Automotive Technology

Program Coordinator

Guy Tiberio
Oswego East High School
(630) 636-2311
gtiberio1220@oswego308.org

Program Description

    This program offers a sequence of planned educational classroom and laboratory experiences concerned with preparing students for a career in Automotive Technology. Students will learn how to work safely in a repair facility equipped with modern equipment and tools. The program provides skill development by providing students with theory and hands on repair procedures on vehicles. By completing this program, students gain competencies needed for successful employment, or for continuing education in the field of Automotive Technology.

Course of Study

For students interested in a career working in the auto industry, the following courses are offered to high school students at your school or career/vocational center.

    Automotive Technology I

    Automotive Technology II

College Courses

Students, successfully completing the following high school course with a "B" grade or better from a VALEES certified Automotive Technology program, are eligible to apply for college credit at Waubonsee Community College:

If you successfully complete VALEES Courses: You may be eligible for credit for WCC course:
I315, Auto Mechanics II 
or
I125, Introduction to Industrial Tech. (Illinois Plan) 
and
I216, Auto Mechanics Occupations I
and
I316, Auto Mechanics Occupations II		 AUT100, Fundamentals of Automotive Technology 
(2 semester hours)

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities in the Automotive Technology field include but are not limited to: Employment opportunities are located in some of the following settings
Automobile Technician New Car Dealership
Diesel Technician Independent Garage
Lubrications Mechanic Corporate Repair Centers
Service Writer Quick Lube Centers
Auto Parts Counter Person Fleet Repair Facilities
Agricultural Dealerships
Muffler/Brake Shops
Retail Auto Parts Stores

Applicable Degrees/Certificates

Credit earned for completion of high school courses may be used as part of the requirements for the following degree and certificate programs at Waubonsee 
Community College:

Automotive Technology Associate in Applied
    Science Degree (2010) Major Code

Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate of
    Achievement (1184) Major Code

Automotive Maintenance Certificate of
    Achievement (1183) Major Code

Automotive Maintenance Certificate of
   Achievement (1181) Major Code

Automotive Transmission and Driveline Certificate
   of Achievement (1185) Major Code

Engine Performance Certificate of Achievement
    (1182) Major Code

 

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