Program Description
RCTC Automotive Technology
This is an entry-level course for auto technicians that is open to juniors and seniors and utilizes the State mandated NATF curriculum. The new NATEF Standard (just released in May 2012) will now provide exposure to all eight A.S.E. Certification areas over a two year course of study. Students performing at employable levels should be able to pass the State of Michigan or A.S.E. certification tests in the areas studied. While the course is designed to be a two-year program, students may enroll for either one or two years. During the 2012-13 school year, we will be concentrating on Brakes for the first semester and Electrical/Electronic Systems the following semester. We will also have component sections on Safety, Hazardous Materials, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Measuring Instruments, Fasteners, Tires, Heating & A/C, and Hybrid Vehicles. The class is approximately 40% classroom work and 60% lab work. Students provide their own work clothes and some hand tools.
Students may earn a full high school math credit in addition to college credits with Washtenaw Community College, Ferris State University, University of Northwestern Ohio, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Wyo-Tech (formerly Wyoming Technical College), Ohio Technical College (OTC), or Lincoln Technical Institute on an articulation basis while in high school. With instructor’s permission, students may elect this class for a second year.
Students may earn a full high school math credit in addition to college credits with Washtenaw Community College, Ferris State University, University of Northwestern Ohio, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Wyo-Tech (formerly Wyoming Technical College), Ohio Technical College (OTC), or Lincoln Technical Institute on an articulation basis while in high school. With instructor’s permission, students may elect this class for a second year.