Clarion County Career Center
(814) 226-4391
447 Career Lane Shippenville PA 16254
Career Pathways
Articulation Agreements
Ohio Technical College
- $1000 per year (max of two years)
UNOH - College of Applied Technology
- 12 credit
Penn West
- 12 credits
Rosedale Technical College
- 9.5 credits
SOAR Statewide Articulation - Students Occupationally & Academically Ready
Statewide Articulation **Students are eligible for credits up to 16 months after graduation.
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Employment Opportunity
•General automotive technician with many different specialty areas including:
1. Engine Performance
2. Brakes/Anti lock, Traction Control
3. Steering and suspension
4. Heating and air conditioning
5. Automatic transmission and transaxles
6. Engine Repair
7. Manual transmission
8. Scan tool diagnostics/Electronics specialist.
** Other employment opportunities include automotive parts specialist, dealership service writer and advisor, shop foreman or service manager.
automotive technology
CIP Code - 47.0604
Program Information
Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program will learn the basic fundamentals of automobiles and how to deal with the problems associated with the high-tech automotive industry. The student can also gain the skills and knowledge they will need to establish a successful career in the automotive world as a PA state licensed safety inspector and/or a NATEF/ASE certified technician.
Successful graduates will learn skills necessary to become a competent technician in an entry-level position.
Skills
Troubleshooting and repair of the automotive computer and related systems, tire maintenance and repair, steering and suspension systems, computerized 4-wheel alignment, computerized repair manuals and service writer skills. Scan tool diagnostics to include: ABS braking systems and traction control, Engine performance, Electronic systems, Strategy based diagnostics, Air bag/Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Systems and Electronic Stability Control. Students are offered ASE certification areas for specialized technicians.
Core Areas
1. Steering/Suspension
2. Engine Performance/Repair
3. Electronics/ Scan tool diagnostics
4. Brakes/Traction Control