Automotive Systems Technology
The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as automotive service technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field. Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic coursework. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/trans axles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains. Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.
Apprenticeship Partners
- Baker Motor Company
- Bob King Automall
- Capital Ford of Wilmington
- CarMax
- Coastal Autoworks
- Coastal Kia
- D&E Mitsubishi
- Fairway Ford of Burgaw
- Flow Acura of Wilmington
- Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Wilmington
- Hendrick Toyota Wilmington
- Hughes Brothers Tire
- Jaguar Land Rover Cape Fear
- Jeff Gordon Chevrolet
- JS& J Auto
- Parkway of Wilmington
- RNR Tire Express
- Stevenson Hendrick Honda of Wilmington
- Stevenson Hendrick Mazda of Wilmington
- Streets & Sons Tire and Auto Repair
- Westgate Chevrolet of Burgaw
Curriculum Information
- Automotive Systems Technology Certificate (C60160A)
- Automotive Systems Technology CTE Pathway (C60160CP)
- Automotive Systems Technology Diploma (D60160)
- Automotive Systems Technology, A.A.S. (A60160)
