Automotive Technology

Potential career possibilities:

• General Technician
• Automotive Service/Diagnostic Tech.
• Service Consultant
• Assistant Service Manager
• Insurance Estimator

Career possibilities with additional education:

• New/Used Car Sales Manager
• Insurance Investigator
• Dealership Service Director
• Automotive Editor/Writer
• College/High School Instructor

Pathways to College:

• PDE SOAR Agreements

Delaware County Community College
Community College of Philadelphia
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Luzerne County Community College

• 1:1 Articulation Agreements
  Johnson College
  University of Northwestern Ohio
  Northampton Community College
  St. Francis University

Class of 2025 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 10%
Employment related to the field of study - 48%
Post-secondary education in an unrelated field - 21%
Employment unrelated to the field of study - 10%
Military - 7%
Undecided at time of survey - 3%

Students arrive at class and have 5 minutes to change into their uniform. Students will then be seated in assigned seating as required to work on the daily written assignments and wait for further instruction from the teacher.  Announcements, theory reviews and class discussions will be for approximately 40% of the session. Practical task skills will be for approximately 60% of the session time. Wrap it up-10 minutes prior to leaving the lab, students will be required to clean up their area and return tools, equipment, and Chromebooks per teacher requirements. When complete,d they will change out of their uniform and leave at the designated dismissal time.  

Students in the Automotive Program are expected to follow all classroom rules and procedures daily. Some of these rules include and are not limited to:

1.      Be ready to work hard with a positive attitude

2.      Treat yourself, classmates, and teachers with respect

3.      Maintain professionalism at all times

4.      Stay on task

5.      Maintain a portfolio

6.      Clean up and return all tools and supplies

7.      Demonstrate appropriate shop and classroom behavior- No Horseplay or inappropriate language

8.      SAFETY- Students must be safety conscious and follow safety procedures at ALL times. Students are not permitted in the lab area without safety glasses and work apparel. Students will be instructed on procedures for fire, intruder, and weather drills.

Students will acknowledge the Class Expectations/Rules/Drills form.

Live work requires the MIS-003 form to be completed and submitted for approval by the teacher and administration before any work is performed.

Students who wish to drive vehicles must complete the NMTCC Driver's Safety Pledge

Discipline Procedures: 

Student discipline is a key component to successfully completing the Automotive Technology program. Student discipline will be addressed in accordance with the NMTCC Student Handbook and Discipline Matrix.

Minor discipline infractions will result in points deducted from the daily work ethic grade. Major infractions will follow the NMTCC Discipline Matrix. Refer to the NMTCC Student Handbook, Discipline Matrix, and Grading Rubric.

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/or posted safety and SDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and documented that they have received the appropriate safety instruction.

Students will complete safety videos and tests before entering the lab to perform tasks.

Safety rules and regulations will be reviewed and posted. Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. State law requires students to wear approved safety glasses in the lab area at all times. If your child already wears prescription glasses, another style of safety glasses is available to wear over his/her glasses. Long hair must be tied back and earrings, necklaces, or jewelry of any type are not permitted to be worn in the lab area at any time. A belt or suspenders must be worn to keep pant legs off the floor, for both safety and for our students to look professional.

Potential Safety Hazards:

• flammable, caustic, corrosive, poisonous, slippery, and unstable compounds
• greases/lubricants
• degreasers
• solvents
• anti-freeze
• brake fluid and fuel

• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Physical stamina/strength
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull & carry objects, in front or overhead.
• Ability to lift up to & including 50 lbs, frequently

1. Knowledge Grades are based on written assignment completion.
2. Skill Grades are based on skill task completion.
3. Work Ethics are graded daily and based on the program rubric.

Due to the amount of work it takes to complete some of the assignments, your attendance is essential to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are going to be absent or late, please have your parent or guardian call the school or bring in a note. Students who are absent will receive a Work Ethic grade of "0" for the day. If the absence is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10". Students who are late will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" for the day. If the lateness is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10".

Every student must complete a Senior Portfolio.  Portfolios will be created by following the sequence of grade-level assignments. Senior Portfolio artifacts will be graded per program expectations and assignment criteria and be included in the marking period grade for which the assignment is due. Portfolios will be housed in their Google Drive. Students will be able to take the portfolios with them or have access to them after graduation.