Automotive Technology

CIP 47.0604

Get in the Fast Lane to Your Future

DCTS has the distinct honor of being among a small number of schools and colleges to be selected to participate in AYES, a partnership with General Motors, Daimler Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Subaru, Toyota, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes Benz corporations.

DCTS students gain a competitive edge by allowing them to work directly on new cars with technicians experienced in the field and at dealerships.

Students prepare for the NATEF/ASE accredited instructional program that emphasizes learning skills to diagnose, service and maintain all types of automobiles. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to take the NATEF/ASE exam after completing one year of employment in the automotive field.

Graduates of this program will be qualified to enter the automotive field as entry-level service technicians in new car dealerships or related automotive businesses.

 

Automotive Technology

Instructor: Peter Dillon, Ron Erle, William Jenkins
Location: Folcroft Campus

Successful Students Need:

Algebra l & ll, Geometry, English, Reading comprehension skills, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Troubleshooting skills, Critical thinking, Complex problem solving

Career Opportunities:

  • Brakes
  • Electrical/Electronic systems
  • Engine performance
  • Engine repair
  • Parts specialist
  • Steering and suspension

with 2-year college degrees

  • Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technologist Marine Mechanic Technician

with 4-year college degrees

  • Automotive Engineering Technologist

Certifications:

  • AYES (Automotive youth educational system)
  • NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)
  • ASE (Automotive service excellence)
  • PA skills Certificate
 

Class Content Area

UTI Automotive Technology Showcase

Universal Technical Institute presented a technology showcase for Automotive Technology and Collision Repair students. They presented a variety of opportunities for post-secondary study. Filling the bay with some of the newest models, they challenged students to understand the levels of electronic, computer and fuel technologies involved in the design and repair of tomorrow’s cars. See our full album on Facebook!

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Skills USA District 2 Competition

January 31, 2012
6:30 amto2:30 pm
February 1, 2012
6:30 amto2:30 pm

Selected students will compete in the Skills USA District 2 Competition at Western Montgomery Career and Technical Center.  Leadership Competitions are scheduled January 31; Skills Competitions are scheduled February 1.

We are tentatively holding February 2nd in calendar in case of snow.

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