Explore the many programs offered at CTC. Each program page includes a general description, virtual tour, curriculum courses, instructor contacts, and career pathways.
Suggested High School Curriculum
9th Grade

English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Computer Keyboarding Technology Classes

11th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Automotive Technology Academy
10th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Basic Electricity
Computer Applications

12th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective

Automotive Technology
Academy

PROGRAM SUCCESS INDICATORS
 

ACADEMIC

INTERPERSONAL

PROGRAM SPECIFIC

Add and subtract fractions and decimals

Able to work well with other students

Enjoy motor vehicles

Good keyboarding skills

Be responsible when not supervised

Enjoy working with your hands

Add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers

Good attendance

Enjoy learning about vehicles

Read and write at ninth grade level

Positive attitude

Willing to take constructive criticism from mentor technicians

Calculate area and volume of a cylinder; basic geometry skills

Good teamwork skills

Have means of transportation to get yourself to your work site

Read a ruler up to 1/16th of an inch.

Able to follow directions

Willing to get your hands dirty

Ability to write legibly 

Able to work well with adults

 
 

Career-Tech Center Curriculum

AUTO TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

800 0000 INTRO TO AUTOMOTIVE TECH -ATA
800 8002 Occupational Health & Safety
800 8004 Tools & Equipment
800 8006 Communication
800 8008 Service Information
800 8010 Vehicle Preparation
800 8012 Vehicle Maintenance

810 0000 E/L ELECTRICAL TECH
810 8102 Battery Safety
810 8104 Battery Testing & Maintenance
810 8106 Electrical Theory
810 8108 Electrical Circuit Symbols
810 8110 Properties of Electricity
810 8112 Digital Multi ~Ieter (DVOM)
810 8114 Ohms Law
810 8116 Circuit Elements
810 8118 Basic Circuit Theory
810 8120 Circuit Faults
810 8122 Electro-Magnetic Induction


820 0000 E/L BRAKES TECHNICIAN
820 8202 Braking Fundamentals
820 8204 Braking System Types
820 8206 Braking System Components
820 8208 Braking System Safety
820 8210 Brake Fluid Service
820 8212 Disc Brake Components & Service
820 8214 Drum Brake Components
820 8216 ABS Brakes
820 8218 Park Brake Service

830 0000 E/L SUSPENSION TECHNICIAN
830 8302 Vehicle Configurations
830 8304 Steering System Fundamentals
830 8306 Steering System Service
830 8308 Wheel & Tire Safety
830 8310 Wheel & Tire Fundamentals
830 8312 Wheel Alignment Fundamentals
830 8314 Wheel & Tire Service

840 0000 E/L GENERAL TECHNICIAN
840 8402 Engine Fundamentals
840 8404 Engine Components
840 8406 Engine Lubrication
840 8408 Fuel System Fundamentals
840 8410 Fuel System Components
840 8412 Emissions
840 8414 Fuel System Service
840 8416 HVAC
840 8418 HVAC System Fundamentals
840 8420 HVAC System Service
840 8422 Cooling System Fundamentals
840 8424 Cooling System Components
840 8426 Coolant Service
840 8428 Draining & Refilling Coolant
840 8430 Coolant Hose Service

850 0000 E/L DRIVELINE TECHNICIAN
850 8502 Transmission Fundamentals
850 8504 Manual Gearbox Fundamentals
850 8506 Manual Gearbox Service
850 8508 Automatic Transmission Fundamentals
850 8510 Automatic Transmission Service
850 8512 Transmission System Fundamentals
850 8514 Clutch System Fundamentals
850 8516 Clutch System Types & Components
850 8518 Single Plate Type
850 8520 Multi-plate Type
850 8522 Clutch System Safety
850 8524 Checking & Adjusting a Clutch
850 8526 Driveline Fundamentals
850 8528 Front Wheel Drives
850 8530 Rear Wheel Drives
850 8532 Four Wheel Drives
850 8534 Final Drive Service

999 0000 CAREER PREPARATION
999 0010 Resume
999 0020 Cover Letter
999 0030 Thank You Letter
999 0040 Articles for Newsletter
999 0050 Daily Report Rewrite
999 0060 Mock Interview
999 0070 Application
999 0080 Target Audience Analysis 2nd Yr.
999 0090 PowerPoint 2nd Yr.
999 0100 Persuasive Essay 2nd Yr.
999 0110 Note Taking Skills 2nd Yr.
999 0120 Incoming Student Info 2nd Yr.
999 0130 Role Playing 2nd Yr.
999 0140 Career Exploration 2nd Yr.
999 0150 Portfolio 2nd Yr.
999 0160 Role Playing 2nd Yr.
999 0170 Note Taking Skills 2nd Yr.
999 0180 Target Audience Analysis 2nd Yr.
999 0190 Articles for Newsletter 2nd Yr.
999 0200 Daily Report Rewrite 2nd Yr.
999 0210 Mock Interview 2nd Yr.
999 0220 College/Scholarship 2nd Yr.
999 0230 Applications 2nd Yr.
999 0240 PowerPoint 2nd Yr.
999 0250 Incoming Student Info 2nd Yr.
999 0260 Career Exploration 2nd Yr.

Job Titles
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Apprentice Technician
Automobile Mechanic Helper
Automobile Tester
Automotive Maintenance Servicer
Automotive Mechanic
Brake Repair Technician
Cooling System Mechanic
Front-End Mechanic
Service Writer
Transmission Mechanic
Tune-Up Mechanic


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