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Automotive

The Automotive program of study teaches Career and Technical Education (CTE) learners how to repair and refinish automobiles and service various types of vehicles. CTE learners may learn to collect payment for services or supplies and perform typical vehicle maintenance procedures such as lubrication, oil changes, installation of antifreeze, or replacement of accessories like wiper blades or tires.

  • Level 1 Basic Collision Repair and Refinishing
  • Level 2 Collision Repair/Lab
  • Level 3 Paint and Refinishing/Lab
  • Level 4 Practicum in Transportation Systems

 

Certificates and Degrees

High School Industry Certification

  • ASE* Entry-Level Collision Painting and Refinishing (PR)
  • ASE* Entry-Level Collision Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

  • ASE* Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling

 

*Automotive Service Excellence

POST HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

Associate Degree

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Technology/ Technician

Bachelor’s Degree

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Master’s/Doctoral Professional Degree

  • Additional degree opportunities are available.
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Career Opportunities

  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers
  • Automotive Service Technician and Mechanics

TEA  Automotive Program of Study