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Automotive Service Technology

A career in Automotive Service Technology focuses on what makes a car run! In this program students will learn the inner workings of an automobile including engine performance and repair, steering and suspension and brake systems as well as air conditioning and electrical systems.

Career Major

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
Expense Sheet

Courses include

Course Checklist

  • General Safety

  • Automotive Engine Repair

  • Automotive Brakes

  • Automotive Heating And Air Conditioning

  • Automotive Automatic Transmission and Tansaxle

  • Automotive Manual Drivetrain and Axles

  • Automatic Steering & Suspension

  • Automotive Electrical and Electronics

  • Automotive Engine Performance

  • Career Major Capstone - WBL/Internship

Employment Opportunities

  • Shop Management

  • Automotive Service Technician

  • Automotive Service Advisor

  • Heavy Equipment Technician

  • Farm Equipment Technician

  • Service Writer

  • Master Mechanic

  • Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

  • Parts Clerk

Competencies/Certifications Available
ASE Student Certification

  • Automatic Transmission and Transaxle

  • Automotive Service Technology

  • Brakes

  • Electrical/Electronic Systems

  • Engine Performance

  • Engine Repair

  • Heating & Air Conditioning

  • Maintenance and Light Repair

  • Manual Drivetrain and Axles

  • Suspension and Steering

  • HVAC 609

  • ShopKey Pro Level 1 & 2

  • Multimeter 504

Student Organizations
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. We empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
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National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country.
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PTC Esports Team
Pioneer Tech is home to the Manticores Esports Team. Any student enrolled at PTC can be a part of either the High School or Adult teams.
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Brett Haas

Brett Haas

Automotive Service Technology Instructor

Tyler Evans

Tyler Evans

T&I Teaching Assistant