Automotive Technology - Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Make your passion
your profession!
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Tune up your career in this
expanding field which offers job
opportunities in a wide variety of
areas. You will gain the hands-on
training you need in computer diagnostics, engine performance, automotive electronics,
transmission repair, brakes, suspension and more.You will have an opportunity to work
alongside automotive service technicians in some of the best dealerships in Suffolk County.
Advanced college/trade school credit is available to qualifying students from the following institutions:
EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

COURSE TITLE: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This two-year program meets requirements for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
certification and is certified by NATEF. The program provides students with basic skills to repair
and service automobiles. Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repair and service of chassis, front-end
alignment and steering, electrical/electronics, drive line, exhaust emissions and engine
components will be learned in theory and practice. Students will be prepared for The National
Institute for Auto Service Excellence examination and have the option to be approved by the
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles in NY State Inspection. High achieving juniors
will have the opportunity to enter the AYES Program, which is a two-year apprentice program,
administered through BOCES with local dealerships, similar to cooperative learning.
COURSE CONTENT
Engine Repair Specialist
General diagnosis; repair and service of: the Engine, Cylinder Head, Valve Train and the Lubrication and
Cooling Systems
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Specialist
General diagnosis; repair and service of: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Maintenance and Adjustment
both on and off the vehicle; U-Joints, Rear Axle and Four-wheel Drive Component
Suspension Manual Drive Train and Axle Specialist
General diagnosis; repair and service of: Clutch Systems, Standard Transmissions, Transaxle and Drive
Shaft
Steering Specialist
General diagnosis; repair and service of: Steering Systems, Suspension Systems, Wheels and Tires and
Wheel Alignments
Brakes Specialist
General diagnosis; repair and service of: The Hydraulic System, Drum Brakes, Disc Brakes, Power Assist
Units and ABS brakes
Electrical Systems Specialist
General diagnosis; repair and service of: Battery, Starting System, Charging System, Lighting Systems,
Gauges, Warning Devices, Information Systems and Electrical Accessories
Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist
General diagnosis; repair and service of: the Refrigeration Systems Components, Engine Heating and
Cooling Control Unit
Engine Performance Specialist
General diagnosis; repair and service of: the Engine, Ignition System, Fuel and Exhaust Systems and
Emissions Control Systems, and New York State Approved Inspection Training
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Advanced College Standing Two-Year Technical College
Baccalaureate Degree Associate Degree
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Automotive Technician Specialized Technician in any area listed above
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RELATED COURSE: Auto Body Repair and Refinishing
COSTS: Uniforms and shoes $30 - $70; Tools and Equipment $130 - $200
LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 years
LOCATIONS: Edward J. Milliken Technical Center
Harry B. Ward Career and Technical Center
CTE/ACADEMIC CREDIT: 2 years = 1 credit ELA and 1 credit Science
(2 years = MAXIMUM 2 academic credits)
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Eastern Suffolk BOCES Career & Technical Education Programs