Automotive Technician - Stethem
Program Description
The Automotive Technician (Maintenance & Light repair) program emphasizes hands-on and theoretical experience using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools. The program incorporates the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program certification standards and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards. The program prepares students for further education and careers in the automotive industry through industry certification and articulated credit at technical or community colleges.
| Available College Credits | Available Certifications |
|---|---|
| Community College of Baltimore County Penn College Montgomery College Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADAC) Ohio Technical College |
ASE Suspension and Steering Student Certification ASE Brakes Student Certification ASE Electrical and Electronic Systems Student Certification ASE Engine Performance Student Certification ASE Engine Repair Student Certification ASE Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle Student Certification OSHA-10 |
Course Sequence
Electrical Systems
Automotive HVAC
Transmissions: Automatic and Manual
Brakes
Steering and Suspension
Engine Performance
Engine Repair
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology Education Requirement |
Elective |
Electrical Systems |
Brakes |
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Elective | Transmissions: Automatic and Manual | Engine Performance Engine Repair |
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Financial Literacy | Elective | Elective |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Elective |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center- Students apply in 10th grade