Automotive Technology
Program Associated Industry Recognized Certifications:
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
New Ford Tech: The ACE Program
S/P2 Automotive Service for Career-Technical Education
The two-year Automotive Technology program at Cass Career Center offers students comprehensive training in automobile and chassis design, automotive electricity, brakes, testing electrical systems, fuel systems, wheel suspension systems, tune-up procedures, and emissions systems.
Students can earn industry-recognized credentials, including the NATEF/ASE certification exam, the S/P2 Automotive Service bundle, and the Ford ACE program, with credentials recognized across automotive brands. Additionally, students are eligible for internships, articulated college credit, and the opportunity to develop a network of industry professionals, preparing them for successful careers in the automotive field.
Eligibility Requirements
Grades: 11-12; interview with the instructor prior to enrollment in the class; minimum 2.5 GPA and 90% attendance record at home high school recommended
Credit
3.0 per academic year in Automotive; 0.5 per academic year in Integrated English*; and 0.5 per academic year in Integrated Math*
*English and math content is integrated within the Automotive program, and content is specific to advanced communication and calculations skills necessary in this industry.
Articulation Credit
Metropolitan Community College, Linn State & North Central Missouri College