Ocean Springs High School
Career Technical Center
6830 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY I
Open to: Grades 10-12 Credit/Weight: 2 units/4.0
Prerequisite: Selection Course length: 2 terms/Full Year
Automotive Service Technology is the entry-level course of the secondary automotive program. Students in the
course will gain mechanical experience with a variety of vehicles in the following areas: safety, tool and equipment usage, measurement, basic vehicle service, brakes, and basic electrical service. Customer service, teamwork and work ethic are highly stressed.
A $15 lab fee is required.
6831 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY II
Open to: Grades 11-12 Credit/Weight: 2 units/4.0
Prerequisite: Auto Service Technology I, Course length: 2 terms/Full Year Selection
Automotive Service Technology II is the second and final course in the automotive program. Students enrolled in
this course will receive additional experiences related to service of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. Emphasis areas include engine performance, drive trains, steering and suspension systems, air conditional and heating, and hydraulics. A student completing two years of automotive service technology is prepared to enter the automotive industry at an entry-level position or attend a 2-year technical school that offers an automotive service technology program. Some of the related careers are: automotive technician, diesel service technician, auto parts sales, equipment service, small engine repair, aircraft mechanics, and marine mechanics.
A $15 lab fee is required.
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