One or two year program | 3 hours per day | Grades 10-12
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​Ready to turn your interest in cars into a career?
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Get hands-on experience diagnosing, servicing, and repairing vehicles using state-of-the-art automotive equipment. You’ll learn how engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning work. Explore engine performance, drivetrain and axle systems, and routine vehicle maintenance while developing the skills automotive technicians use every day. No experience needed—just an interest in cars and a desire to learn!
Get in the driver’s seat of your future and start building the skills for a career in automotive technology.
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​WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
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Diagnose engine problems
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Inspect and repair brakes
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​Oil changes
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Steering & suspension
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Automotive electricity
YOUR NEXT MOVE: Earn free college credit, work toward industry certifications, and explore careers in automotive service.
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You might enjoy this program if you:
- Do you enjoy working on cars and learning how they work?
- Do you like hands-on activities more than sitting in a classroom?
- Are you interested in fixing, maintaining, and detailing vehicles?
- Do you enjoy using tools and solving problems?
- Are you interested in a career in the automotive industry?
Think this sounds like you? Explore the program requirements and opportunities, then click on Enroll Now to send a request to your Counselor!
Hands-On Learning
Learn by Doing
FREE College Credit
Through Ivy Tech​
Industry
Certification
ASE Certifications
More AUTOMOTIVE & SKILLED TRADES Courses:
• Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
• Automotive Service Technology
• Building Facilities & Maintenance
• HVAC: Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
• Welding​
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College Credit Offered*: (Learn more about Dual Credit, including Enrollment information.)
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Ivy Tech (1st year, up to 15 credits)
• AUTI 100 Intro to Transportation (3cr) • AUTI 111 Electrical Systems I (3cr)
• AUTI 121 Brake Systems (3cr) • AUTI 122 Steering & Suspension Systems (3cr)
• AUTI 145 Driveline Service (3cr)
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Ivy Tech (2nd year, up to 3 credits)
• AUTI 131 Engine Performance Systems (3cr)
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Students who earn credits in all 6 courses (18 credits) meet requirements to obtain a Short-Term Certificate (CT) through Ivy Tech:
Maintenance and Light Repair, Certificate
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Certifications Available: (Learn more about Certifications)
*ASE - Automobile and Light Truck Technician: A1-A8
*Engine Repair (A1)
*Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2)
*Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3)
*Suspension and Steering (A4)
*Brakes (A5)
*Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6)
*Heating and Air Conditioning (A7)
*Engine Performance (A8) ​
*ASE – Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (GI)
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• Training & Skills Competency Guarantee • Mechanical Pollution Prevention & Mechanical Safety
*Certifications and Dual Credit Courses are subject to change.
See instructor for most updated list.
College & Career Opportunities:
• Quick Lube Shops • Brake and Muffler Shops • Dealerships • Detail Shops​​
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$$$ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Check out the IN CTE Career Guide​​​ and see the in-demand occupations in Indiana!
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Auto Maintenance & Detailing
Hall of Fame
Max Kille
Class of 2017
Tire Technician, Luv's Truck Stop
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Hello, I’m Andy Rice. I hold Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Automotive Service Technician credentials complimented with ASE Advanced Level Specialist credentials and, of course, an Indiana Teaching License for Career Technical Automotive Program Training.
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Prior to becoming a High School Automotive Program Teacher, I taught Automotive Service at the college level for over 10 years. The 2017-2018 school year marks my fifth year teaching at the High School level. I am proud to have received the J. Everett Light Career Center “Teacher of the Year” award in my third year teaching here, but I’m even more proud of the successes of my students.
My goal for students is to, not only teach them as much as I can about Detailing and Mechanics, but teach them how to become employable, self-sufficient members of our society. With this strategy, I have seen many of my students advance on to promising careers in Automotive and other industries directly out of high school. I have also had many students graduate and enter college and/or military service. I am proud of every one of them. My focus is on your child’s future success!