Automotive Program
Program Description: This program provides students with comprehensive training and hands-on experience working with automobiles. Students will have the ability to receive ASE certifications in the areas of automobile engines, suspension, and brakes.
| Program Course Sequence | ||
| Grade Level | Course Code | Course Name |
| 9 | RAS61T | Intro to Automotive |
| 9 | RAS62T | ASE Engine Repair |
| 10 | RAS63T | ASE Brakes |
| 10 | RAS64T | ASE Suspension & Steering |
| 11 | RAS65T | ASE Electrical |
| 11 | RAS66T | ASE Vehicle Maintenance |
| 12 | RQS11TY | Internship |
Certifications Obtained
ASE—A1 Engine Repair
ASE—A4 Suspension & Steering
ASE—A5—Brakes
ASE—A8—Engine Performance
ASE—G1—Auto Maintenance & Light Repair
OSHA—30 hour General Industry
| WORK-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES | |
|---|---|
| Grade Level | Activity |
| 9 – 12 | NY Exploring Program provides opportunities for youth to explore careers in a field of their choice. The program offers on-site training throughout the year. |
| 9 – 11 | Post‐Secondary visits to learn about the schools that have automotive programs & visits from |
| 9 | Visit & tour the NYPD Fleet Center to learn how one of the largest fleets of vehicles is main‐ |
| 10 | Visit & tour Ford Dealerships to learn about positions and opportunities there |
| 11 | OSHA 30 Hour General Industry |
| 12 | Internship—Partner with CTE Industry Scholars Program to receive a 60-hour internship where you will experience a career in Automotives. |
| Job Opportunities in Field | Salary Range |
|---|---|
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Automotive Mechanic
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$38,550—$80,925 |
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$47,589—$75,992 |
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$31,000—$75,000 |
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Shop Foreman
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$29,000—$65,000 |
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Service Dispatcher
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$24,000—$44,000 |
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$39,990—$62,450 |
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Field Service Coordinator
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$47,590—$91,700 |
| Industry Partners | Post-Secondary Opportunities |
|---|---|
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The NYPD is always looking for mechanics to fix its extensive fleet of motorcycles, cars, trucks, headquarter RV’s, and Hybrid vehicles. |
 Suffolk County Community College has programs that will provide an Associate’s in automotive. They have partnerships with Toyota, Honda & General Motors to provide specific training |
 The Department of Citywide Administrative Services provides services to support the operations of the NYC government. It recruits, hires & trains employees. |
 Bronx Community College is a CUNY that offers an Associates's degree and a certificate program in automotive. They are an ASE-certified program with a partnership with Nissan & Infiniti. |
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One of the giants in automotive. Hires staff to sell, fix and transports vehicles. |
 NY Automotive Diesel Institute (NYADI) is an automotive-only college that provides certificate programs or Associate’s degrees in a number of automotive fields. |
Career Development & Occupational Studies
(CDOS) Credential
This credential recognizes students'
preparation for entry-level work through
mastery of the CDOS learning standards.
Students complete a career plan,
employability profile, and 216 hours of
career preparation experiences, including
at least 54 hours of school-supported work-
based learning. The CDOS may be awarded
as a sole exiting credential, earned as an
endorsement to a diploma, or used to fulfill
the +1 option.
Workplace etiquette covered in the program:
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Interpersonal skills such as courtesy, manners & |
Ability to collaborate |
Ability to follow through |
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Time management |
Ability to accept criticism |
Ability to interview |
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People/socialization skills |
Ability to grow |
Ability to speak publicly |
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Communication & listening skills |
Humility |
Ability to write a resume & cover letter |
