Automotive Technology

Description of program 

Everything you ever wanted to know about inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a car, you can learn at Spokane Skills Center. From brake and inspection systems, to electrical, you can learn what you need to about your car's performance.

Get the skills and certification needed to land entry-level jobs right out of high school. Become certified and work toward college credits through the Automotive Technology program at the Skills Center. 

What will I do in this program?

While learning how to repair today's high-tech vehicles, you will gain the skills required to work in the automotive industry. Learn to:

• Diagnose and repair a variety of electronic/electrical systems.
• Read wiring diagrams and repair manuals, applying what you've learned to a vehicle.
• Read meters and computer diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret wave form patterns from oscilloscope and lab scopes.
• Balance wheels, lubricate moving parts,

You'll be given time to learn each task at your own speed and ability, and perfect each skill through repetition and practice on a vehicle.

As part of the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES), offered through the Automotive Technology class, this could be the fast track to your career: 

• Learn scientific concepts driving today's sophisticated vehicles
• Perfect your skills using state-of-the-art tools and diagnostic repair equipment
• Participate in the mentor program working with a technician on a job site

Some skills you will learn:

• Vehicle maintenance
• Brake Systems
• Suspension and Steering Systems
• Electrical
• Fueling and Cooling Systems
• Wheel Alignment
• Check fluid levels, change oil
• Shop safety
• Industry experience
• Engine performance

Upon successfully completing this program, you may be eligble for college credits. See your instructor for more information.

Who do I talk to with questions?

Instructor: Dan Horton, 509-354-7462
Instructor: Dennis Koentopp, 509-354-7425

College credit potential: 

Upon successfully completing this program, you may be eligible for up to 16 college credits at Spokane Community College. See the instructor for more details. 

Academic credits possible:

n/a

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Check out the Classrooms for this Program at the top right of the page to learn more about daily and weekly activities.