Areas of study include:

• Maintenance and Light Repair
• Braking systems
• Steering and suspension
• Electrical systems

Students will have the opportunity to take the state of Michigan Mechanics Certification test in all four instructional areas offered in the Automotive Technology program.

Year 1 Curriculum

Year 2 Curriculum

Students in Automotive Technology may receive academic credit by successfully completing the two-year program. Students who qualify can earn credit in:
 

Credits are awarded by the student's local school district. Students should check with their high school counselor to confirm the credit.

• Automotive Engineer
• Automotive Parts Person
• Automotive Racing Crew/Crew Chief
• Automotive Service Manager
• Automotive Service Technician
• Automotive Service Writer
• Automotive Instructor
• Small Business Owner

Additional information about Automotive Technology occupations can be found by logging on to Xello.

Advanced training and education can be obtained from technical schools, community colleges, and universities. Macomb Community College, Ferris State University and the University of Northwestern Ohio are among a number of colleges that offer advanced degrees in automotive technology.

Apprenticeship programs are another option for TEC students to consider. The General Motors Automotive Service Education Program is offered at Macomb Community College, and the Ford Automotive Student Specialty Education Training program is offered at Henry Ford Community College.

TEC students are encouraged to earn a minimum of an associate degree in their occupational area.

TEC's Automotive Technology program articulates college credit through Ferris State University, Lincoln College of Technology, Macomb Community College, the University of Northwestern Ohio, and Universal Technical Institute.