Automotive Technology
Toolbox For Education
SkillsUSA has selected CATEC’s Automotive Service Technology program as a recipient of a “Toolbox for Education” package provided by Lowe’s. The Auto Tech program was chosen because it is a quality program and also has 100% membership in SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA has partnered with the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation for the benefit of technical education. The toolbox is valued at $1,100 and contains the following Kobalt tools:
| 1 Kobalt 110 pc Thru-Ratchet Set |
| 2 Kobalt 16 pc 1/2" Socket Set |
| 1 Kobalt 227 pc Socket Set |
| 2 Kobalt 7 pc SAE Ratcheting Wrench Set |
| 2 Kobalt 7 pc SAE Metric Ratcheting Wrench Set |
| 2 Kobalt 10 pc SAE Combination Wrench Set |
| 2 Kobalt 10 pc SAE Metric Combination Wrench Set |
| 1 Kobalt 27" 5-drawer Stainless Steel Tool Chest |
Thank you Lowe's and SkillsUSA!
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Automotive Service Technology I & II
Course # 8506/8507
(Verified Credit with AYES Exit Exams)
Instructor: Paul Johnson
If You Like:
• Working with people
• Working with your hands
• Working with scanners and onboard computers
• Repairing and servicing automobiles
• Solving automotive related problems
…then this is the program for you!!
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I,
ability to read and understand highly technical information, use sophisticated equipment, work independently and in groups.
About the Program:
Automotive Service Technology is a two-year program for students who wish to become entry-level automotive technicians. The program is dual enrolled with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and articulated with Universal Technical Institute. This program is industry certified through NATEF and AYES. Automotive manufacturers and local dealerships sponsor the Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) Program at CATEC. This program offers employment opportunities with dealerships for students who qualify and are selected during the spring semester of the first year. It includes the study of engine repair, engine performance, electrical/electronics, HVAC, brakes, Virginia state inspection, steering and suspension. The program is designed to provide an in-depth study of the automobile and its operating systems. In the classroom students will study automotive theory and put the theory into practical use in the auto shop. The program prepares graduates to pursue the Virginia State Inspector’s License, A.S.E. certification, and gives students the opportunity to participate in the AYES initiative.
AYES is a partnership among participating automotive manufacturers, the National Automobile Dealers Association, Automotive Trade Association Executives, State Departments of Education and Labor, local dealerships and select high schools across the country. AYES’ goal is to encourage quality students with a good mechanical aptitude to pursue careers in the fields of automotive technology and prepare them for entry-level positions in dealerships. For more information, visit www.ayes.org.
Automotive Technology Students Study:
• Shop Practice (Core)
• Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Brakes
• Engine Performance
• Engine Repair
• Steering and Suspension Systems
• HVAC
• Virginia State Inspection
Career Opportunities Include:
• Service Technician
• Service Advisor
• Parts Manager
• Shop Foreman
• Automotive Sales
Additional Information: Uniforms, safety glasses, SkillsUSA dues and workbook are required purchases.
Beth Duffy, CBS19 News, reports on career training and job opportunites in Automotive Technology.
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