The Automotive Technology program at Pathfinder provides the theoretical, technical and hands on training needed to maintain, diagnose and repair current automobiles and light trucks.
Students receive instruction in related career areas in the automotive industry such as automotive technician, service manager, parts manager, service advisor.
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Course Management:
Freshmen Year - Students will become familiarized with basic automotive systems and components. The students will work on tires, suspension systems, and steering systems.
Sophomore Year - Every student goes through a basic electrical module. Once the module is completed, students will learn about the different electrical systems throughout a vehicle. The students will work and learn on starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, and braking systems. By the end of the year, every student will learn how to do a four-wheel alignment.
Junior Year - This is the transition year from work on shop vehicles to working on customer's vehicles. The students will go through an intermediate electrical module, and learn how to interpret schematics. Students will learn about fuel systems, ignition systems, and on-board diagnostics, with a strong emphasis on common workplace practices. Students will also serve as Service Manager, learning to work with customers while using an Industry standard shop management program.
Senior Year - For the final year, students begin with an advanced electrical module. From there, the students will be working on engines. They will learn about ABS systems, air bag systems, and advanced electrical systems, with a strong emphasis on diagnostics.
