Automotive Technology is designed to provide training and experience in the principles of automotive diagnosis and repair. Areas of study in this program include:

• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 

• Manual Drive Train and Axles 

• Steering and Suspension 

• Brakes 

• Electrical Systems and Electronics

• Heating and Air Conditioning

• Engine Performance 

Advanced students use cutting edge technology and equipment to diagnose problems with starting and charging systems, ignition and fuel systems, and computerized engine control systems.  This program combines in-depth theory with extensive hands-on training in our well-equipped National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Certified auto lab.  Students will learn basic and advanced technical skills and essential worker traits to secure and retain employment in automotive and other related fields.

The Automotive Technology program has articulation agreements with Central Maine Community College, Lake Region State College, Ohio Technical College, Universal Technical Institute and University of Northeastern Ohio.

Automotive Technology I
This class is an option for students in grades 10 through 12 with grade-level proficiency in English.

Automotive Technology II & III*
This class is an option for all students who have participated in and met Automotive Technology I proficiencies.

*Students will be enrolled with instructor permission in Cooperative Education / Work Based Learning.

Doug Nelson
Instructor | Automotive Technology
dnelson@maplerun.org
(802) 527-0614

Dan Laroche
Lab Supervisor | Automotive Technology
dlaroche@maplerun.org
(802) 527-6518