Stark County Tech Prep Consortium
STARK COUNTY COLLEGE TECH PREP CONSORTIUM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Transportation Systems

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
– Alliance High School

Automotive Technology I
Elective 1 year (36 weeks)
Credit: 4 (3 lab; 1 related) 20 periods per week
Fees: Approx. $75.00
Reading Level: Average
Recommended: Industrial Arts I and Metals II, mechanical aptitude and interest in auto mechanics.
Student may be recommended by instructor or Career & Tech Counselor.
Objective: The Automotive Technology Tech Prep program at Alliance High School will prepare students to be high tech automotive engineering technicians, move into advanced training within the industry, or lead to an associate degree in the automotive technology field.
Description: In the junior year, areas of instruction will include: shop safety, basic electrical, cooling and fuel systems, engine overhaul, minor tune up, front and rear suspensions, and general shop maintenance. Safety and the proper use of all shop equipment and hand tools will be emphasized

Automotive Technology II
Elective 1 year (36 weeks)
Credit: 4 (3 lab; 1 related) 20 periods per week
Grade: 12
Fees: Approx. $75.00
Reading Level: Average
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Auto Mechanics I
Description: In the senior year, students will expand their knowledge in the following areas: four wheel alignment, tune up of standard and electronic ignition systems, brakes, lubrication, computerized engine analysis, air conditioning, vehicle drivability and shop management.

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
– Canton South High School
   • Grade 11
   • Grade 12

The Automotive Technologies Tech Prep program at Canton South High School is a two-year course of study for students interested in pursuing a career in the automotive service and repair industry as a mechanical repair technician, collision repair technician, move into a related career path, or can lead to an associate degree in the automotive technology field. The Automotive Technologies Tech Prep Program will introduce students to both collision and repair trade areas and will incorporate a math component. Senior students will learn more advanced skills, will have an incorporated English component, and will have the opportunity for Early Placement. The curriculum reflects the increased mechanical skills that collision repair technicians need to work on today’s sophisticated vehicles. The program is A.S.E. and N.A.T.E.F. certified, and is one of very few AYES certified Programs in the state of Ohio.

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES – Jackson High School
   • Grade 11. Automotive Lab, Math, Related Lab
   • Grade 12. Automotive Lab, English, Related Lab

The Automotive Engineering Tech Prep program at Jackson High School will prepare students to be high tech automotive engineering technicians, move into advanced training within the industry, or can lead to an associate degree in the automotive technology field. The automotive engineering Tech Prep program will have integrated math in the junior year and integrated English in the senior year. The program is also A.S.E. certified in: engine repair, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical systems, engine performance, heating and air-conditioning.

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES – Timken High School
   • Grade 11. Automotive Tech Lab I, Applied Math, Principles of
                    Technology I
   • Grade 12. Automotive Tech Lab II, Applied Math, Principles of
                    Technology II

The Automotive Tech Prep program, housed at Timken High School, prepares students to be high tech automotive engineering technicians. Job opportunities and career options in the automotive service industry are growing as rapidly as the amount of new technology found in today's vehicles. This program provides students with the skills to become professionally competent in automotive diagnostic procedures and engine performance operation and repair. Students learn to become problem solvers through application of enhanced academics and specifically designed experiences.

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