Able to follow safety guidelines without being reminded (Dangerous situation require this ability)
Detail oriented
Exposure to loud noises and warm working conditions
Good communication skills
Good problem solving skills
Hand and eye coordination
Manual dexterity
Mechanical aptitude
Must be able to work as a team in a responsible, professional manner
Must be able to work independently
Physical stamina to stand for long periods of time and lift/move equipment
Strong technical reading, writing, math and computer skills

The Automotive Technology program prepares students to become a motor vehicle technician who can use the latest diagnostic equipment (e.g... LED Alignment System) to assess a vehicle’s problems and then make the needed repairs. Students practice and gain experience in our 14-bay service area. Qualified students can earn up to 19 college credits through the Community College of Baltimore County. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation has certified the Auto Service Technology program for Automotive Service Excellence. Students are given the opportunity to become ASE student certified in areas such as brakes, steering and suspension, engine performance, and electric/electronics as well as maintenance and light repair.

Major Topics

Scheduling

College & Career Ready

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS

OUR program is ASE certified
National ASE© Certification shows that you have the skills and knowledge needed in to be successful in your career field. This adds value to a student's high school experience by allowing them to have proof of their abilities that would take time and money AFTER they graduate. Areas of Certification are:

Brakes
Maintenance and Light Repair
Steering and Suspension
Electric Systems and Electronics
Engine Performance

If you want to be set apart from other students in this field, industry certifications give you that edge.

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

Automotive Service Technology partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

Penn College of Technology – 15 credits
The Community Colleges of Baltimore County – 18 credits
Universal Technical Institute – TBD
University of Northwestern Ohio – 12 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major. This program puts you in touch with state of the art diagnostic equipment, LED Alignment System, 14 bays, and modern technology, so students can experience Automobile Service Technology before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college program.

CAREER ADVANTAGE:

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and get student certified by ASE©. This shows employers you are trained in an ASE facility and have the skills' industry is looking for in an Automobile Service Technology employee. These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business.

Affiliations

ASE Student Certification is the first step in building a career as a service professional in the automotive industry. Marking the completion of career-entry studies in automotive technology, collision repair and refinishing, or medium/heavy-duty trucks, these tests can provide the student with their first industry certification through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

Penn College of Technology, The Community Colleges of Baltimore County Universal Technical Institute, AND University of Northwestern Ohio - all have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that is reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution. Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss the program's curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry.

Instructor

Timothy Haines

Titles: Auto Service Technology Teacher

Email:

Phone Numbers:
Work: 410-751-3669

Instructor

Roger Seabolt

Titles: Auto Service Technology Teacher

Email:

Phone Numbers:
Work: 410-751-3669

Collision Repair Technology

(6 Credits)

MSDE video on Collision Repair

Collision Repair Shop

Explore Auto Body & Related Repair

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Automotive Body and Related Repairershttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-body-and-glass-repairers.htm

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Other Related Occupations:

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Careers

ENTRY LEVEL
With CCCTC start a career right after high school

Auto Detailer
Apprentice Body Shop Technician

TECHNICAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a 2-year associates degree or trade school degree

Collision Repair Technician
Collision Repair and Refinish Technician
Restoration

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a four-year degree that you will be well-prepared to complete

Auto Design Engineer
Insurance Claim Appraiser

Video Resources

Abilities/Qualities

Able to follow safety guidelines without being reminded (Dangerous situation require this ability)
Detail oriented
Exposure to loud noises and warm working conditions
Good communication skills
Good problem solving skills
Hand and eye coordination
Manual dexterity
Mechanical aptitude
Must be able to work as a team in a responsible, professional manner
Must be able to work independently
Physical stamina to stand for long periods of time and lift/move equipment
Strong technical reading, writing, math and computer skills

Description

The Collision Repair course is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the repair of damaged automobiles and trucks. The Collision Repair technician is a skilled craftsman that repairs damaged vehicles and restores them to pre-accident condition. This includes conventional and unitized body structural damage and paint refinishing (including single and two-stage painting). This program utilizes the DuPont automotive paint booth along with a professional mixing stations as well as frame straightening and everything found in a professional body shop. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation has certified the Collision Repair Technology program for Automotive Service Excellence, ASE©. ( www.asestudentcertification.com )

Major Topics

Scheduling

College & Career Ready

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS

OUR program is ASE certified
The Collision Repair Technology program provides the opportunity to earn national student certifications in Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair, Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, and Painting & Refinishing, through ASE©. If you want to be set apart from other students in this field, industry certifications give you that edge.

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

Collision Repair Technology partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

The Community Colleges of Baltimore County – 15 credits
Penn College of Technology – 16 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major. This program puts you in touch with state-of-the-art equipment such as the Dupont Automotive Paint Station and other professional technology, so students can experience Collision Repair Technology before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college program.

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and get student certified by ASE©. This shows employers you are trained in an ASE facility and have the skills the industry is looking for in a Collision Repair Technology employee. These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business.

Affiliations

Penn College of Technology and Catonsville Community College of Baltimore County - both have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that is reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution. Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL - By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss the program's curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry.

Instructor

Timothy Gisiner

Titles: Collision Repair Technology Teacher

Email:

Phone Numbers:
Work: 410-751-3669

Heavy Engine & Truck Technology

Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology

(6 Credits)

Heavy Equipment & Truck Tech Shop

Explore Truck Mechanics/Diesel Engine Specialists

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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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Careers

ENTRY LEVEL
With CCCTC start a career right after high school

Diesel Service Technician light service
Railway Maintenance & Equipment Operators

TECHNICAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a 2-year associates degree or trade school degree

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Avionics Technician
Cruise Line or Ship Engines Specialist
Diesel Engine Specialist
Electrical/Electronic Technician
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Farm Equipment Mechanics
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Equipment Mechanic
Off-Road Equipment Technician (Construction, Mining, or Farming)
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Power Generation Repair
Rail Locomotive Mechanic
Ship Mechanic

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a four-year degree that you will be well-prepared to complete

Facility Maintenance Manager
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Service Manager
Ship Engineer
Facility Engineer

Video Resources

Abilities/Qualities

Able to follow safety guidelines without being reminded (Dangerous situation require this ability)
Detail oriented
Exposure to loud noises and warm working conditions
Good communication skills
Good problem solving skills
Hand and eye coordination
Manual dexterity
Mechanical aptitude
Must be able to work as a team in a responsible, professional manner
Must be able to work independently
Physical stamina to stand for long periods of time and lift/move equipment
Strong technical reading, writing, math and computer skills

Description

In the Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology (Diesel) program, students will gain a knowledge of all phases of repair work on diesel engines, and the accessories used to power buses, ships, trucks, railroads, electric generators, farm equipment and construction machinery. Instruction and practice are provided in troubleshooting, failure analysis, disassembly, examination, reconditioning, and replacement of parts. The students will also repair and adjust injections systems, oil and water pumps, generators, auxiliary power units, controls, and transmissions. The use of technical manuals, blueprints, repair orders, and a variety of hand and power tools, testing and diagnostic equipment are also studied. Seniors disassemble, assemble and dyno test a diesel engine. Possible ASE certifications include Diesel Engines, Brakes, and Diesel Engine Electronics. ( www.asestudentcertification.com )

Major Topics

Scheduling

College & Career Ready

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS

OUR program is ASE certified
The Heavy Equipment and Truck Tech program provides the opportunity to earn national student certifications in Diesel Engines, Electronics, Brakes and Steering and Suspension through ASE©. If you want to be set apart from other students in this field, industry certifications give you that edge.

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

Penn College of Technology – 7 credits
Universal Technical Institute – TBD
University of Northwestern Ohio – 12 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major. This program puts you in touch with state of the art diagnostic equipment, dyno, industry grade diesel engines/trucks, and technology, so students can experience Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college program.

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and get student certified by ASE©. This shows employers you are trained in an ASE facility and have the skills the industry is looking for in a Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology employee. These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business.

Affiliations

Penn College of Technology, Universal Technical Institute, AND University of Northwestern Ohio - all have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that is reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution. Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

Instructor

Edward Stevens Jr

Titles: Heavy Equipment & Truck Technology Teacher

Email:

Phone Numbers:
Work: 410-751-3669