Articulation Agreements
Ohio Technical College
- $1000 per year (max of two years)
UNOH - College of Applied Technology
- 12 credit
Penn West
- 12 credits
Rosedale Technical College
- 9.5 credits
SOAR Statewide Articulation - Students Occupationally & Academically Ready
Statewide Articulation **Students are eligible for credits up to 16 months after graduation.
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Employment Opportunity
•General automotive technician with many different specialty areas including:
1. Engine Performance
2. Brakes/Anti lock, Traction Control
3. Steering and suspension
4. Heating and air conditioning
5. Automatic transmission and transaxles
6. Engine Repair
7. Manual transmission
8. Scan tool diagnostics/Electronics specialist.
** Other employment opportunities include automotive parts specialist, dealership service writer and advisor, shop foreman or service manager.
automotive technology
CIP Code - 47.0604
Program Information
Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program will learn the basic fundamentals of automobiles and how to deal with the problems associated with the high-tech automotive industry. The student can also gain the skills and knowledge they will need to establish a successful career in the automotive world as a PA state licensed safety inspector and/or a NATEF/ASE certified technician.
Successful graduates will learn skills necessary to become a competent technician in an entry-level position.
Skills
Troubleshooting and repair of the automotive computer and related systems, tire maintenance and repair, steering and suspension systems, computerized 4-wheel alignment, computerized repair manuals and service writer skills. Scan tool diagnostics to include: ABS braking systems and traction control, Engine performance, Electronic systems, Strategy based diagnostics, Air bag/Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Systems and Electronic Stability Control. Students are offered ASE certification areas for specialized technicians.
Core Areas
1. Steering/Suspension
2. Engine Performance/Repair
3. Electronics/ Scan tool diagnostics
4. Brakes/Traction Control
Clarion County Career Center
(814) 226-4391
447 Career Lane Shippenville PA 16254
Career Pathways
The Clarion County Career Center will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, creed, marital status, veteran's status or any legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Clarion County Career Center employees and participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who need information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, should contact Paula Davis, the Title IX & 504 Coordinator, Clarion County Career Center, 447 Career Lane, Shippenville, PA 16254, 814-226-4391 or pdavis@clarioncte.org.
Industry Certification Opportunities
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)
PA Inspection
Valvoline Motor Oil Certiication
MACS 609 (Mobile Air Conditioning Society)
OSHA Industry Certification - Automotive