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Instructor: Employment (2004) Joseph Balaban 803,000 employees JBalaban@wactc.net (724) 746-2890 ext. 125 Projected Growth (2004-2014) Average (10-20%) Textbook: CDX Global; On-line Curriculum Projected Need (2004-2014) 339,000 additional employees Wages and Trends: Median Wages (2004) $15.68 hourly $32,610 annually
Students will obtain education and skills to work as mechanics in the automobile industry.
The three-year Automotive Mechanics program is for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students. This program will prepare students for employment in the auto repair industry working with parts, tune-ups, brakes, transmissions, electrical and fuel systems. The program will also assist in the diagnosis and repair of various drivability conditions, and routine vehicle maintenance.
Identification and functions of all major components of a motor vehicle
Safety procedures for roadside and workshop repairs
General and specialized tools
Transmission and engine repairs
Brakes
Hydraulics and suspension
Electrical systems
Air conditioning, heaters, etc.
Lubricants
Coolants
Vehicle roadworthiness
Workplace skills in accordance with American Service Excellence (ASE), National Automotive
Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)Arrowhead Service – Houston, PA
Denny Ford Auto Service, Inc. – Washington, PA
Houston Auto Service, Inc. – Houston, PA
O.S. Hill & Co - Eighty Four, PA
Opeka Auto Repair Company – McMurray, PA4 wheel alignment machine
Tire changing and balancing equipment
Scan tools
Brake rotor / drum lathes
Various power tools (electric and air) and hand toolsAmerican Service Excellence (ASE)
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
PA Skills CertificateCommunity College of Allegheny County – Automotive Technology
Ohio Technical College – Automotive or Diesel TechnicianPost-Secondary Training Options
Community College of Allegheny County – Automotive Engineering Technology
Ohio Technical College – Auto/Diesel Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology -- Automotive Engineering Technology
Rosedale Technical Institute – Automotive Mechanics Technology
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – Automotive Mechanics Technology
Automotive Sales
Parts Manager
Emission Technician
Service Manager
Insurance Adjuster
Auto Dealer Technician
State Inspection Technician
Transmission Specialist
Tire and Suspension Specialist
Service Station Proprietor
Engine Performance Specialist
Brake System Specialist
Air Conditioning and Heating Specialist
Service Advisor
Parts specialist
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Auto Mechanics | Carpentry | Child Care | Collision Repair Technology | Cosmetology | Culinary Arts | Drafting | Electrical Occupations
Emergency and Protective Services | Health Assistant | Heating and Air Conditioning | Machine Shop | Masonry | Networking | Welding
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