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             Automotive Body Technology/Dealership Training
            Automotive Services Assistant Program
            Foundations of Automotive Technology

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Foundations of Automotive Technology

          High Schools With Programs:
 

Foundations of Automotive Technology is offered at:

  • The Thomas Edison High School of Technology.

Auto Body Repair and Painting Courses are available at:

  • Gaithersburg HS
  • Thomas Edison High School of Technology

Courses in Auto Technology are available at:

  • Damascus HS
  • Gaithersburg HS
  • Seneca Valley HS
  • Thomas Edison High School of Technology
  Program Details:
 


Status:

  • Courses Available
Graduation Requirements:
  • USM Completer
  • CTE Completer
  • Adv. Tech Credit
 

Advanced-Level Coursework:
  • Certificate of Merit
  • College Rigorous Credit

Industry Certifications:

  • National Automotive Technicians' Educational Foundation
  • Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair
National and State Standards: 
  • None at the time


Cluster:   Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Program Description:
Foundations of Automotive Technology
The Foundations of Automotive Technology is an entry-level program that gives students exposure to career opportunities and instructional competencies in the automotive repair fields. Automotive maintenance and basic servicing are the basis for the Automotive Service Assistance Program (ASAP). Students learn and demonstrate how to change oil, tires, wiper blades, lubrication, and auto-detailing plus simple auto body and auto technology repairs. Students gain valuable entry-level skills which will prepare them for immediate entry into the automotive industry or prepare them for further study in the Automotive Technology or Automotive Body Repair Technology programs.
High School Program Planner
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
English
English
English

Mathematics
Algebra 1
Geometry or Geometry (H)

Mathematics
Geometry
 Algebra 2 w/Analysis

Mathematics
Algebra 2
 Pre calculus w/Analysis

Mathematics
Pre calculus
AP Calculus

Science (PC)
Matter & Energy

Science (BC)
Biology

Science (PC)
   Chemistry

Science (Elective)
 Physics (PC)

Social Studies
U.S. History A&B
Social Studies
National, State, and Local Government A/B
Social Studies
Modern World History A/B
Software Applications by Design A/B
(Tech Ed Credit)

Foreign Language
Spanish

Foreign Language
Spanish
Foundations of Automotive Technology 1A/1B
(triple period)
Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 1A/1B
(double period)
(Adv. Tech Credit)
Physical Education
Health (.5)/ Elective (.5)
Exploring Technological Concepts (ETC)
(Tech Ed Credit)
Fine Arts
Automotive Service Assistant Program Internship

Highly Recommended Courses:
Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Software Applications by Design A/B
Accounting

 Recommended Courses:
Electronics Technology
Web Site Development

Course meets one of these Indicators of Rigor:
2 credits of foreign language
2 credits in advanced technology
Math courses beyond Algebra 2 and Geometry
4 credits in science
 Articulation Agreements:
Montgomery College
Students can receive up to six credits toward the Automotive Technology A.A.S. program at Montgomery College


Internships:
An internship in the automotive industry is highly recommended.

Please Note:
To ensure rigorous preparation for both college and careers, students are encouraged to take the highest level of science, mathematics, and foreign language. Successful completion of this sequence will fulfill requirements for the University System of Maryland and completion of a career development program resulting in a dual completer program.


Automotive Technology
 CIP 47.9999.4

Requirements for Program Completion
3 credits A + (1 credit B) or (1 credit C)
Code
Course #
Course Title
Credit
A

5045
5046
Foundations of Automotive Technology 1A
Foundations of Automotive Technology 1B
1.5
1.5
5047
5048
 Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 1A
Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 1B		  .5
 .5
5072
5073
 Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 1A
Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 1B		 1.0
1.0
5049
5050
 Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 2A
Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 2B		 1.0
1.0
5064
5065
 Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 3A
Automotive Technology/Dealership Training 3B		 1.0
1.0
5061
5062
 Automotive Technology Dealership/Dealership Training 1A
Automotive Technology Dealership/Dealership Training 1B		 1.5
1.5
5067
5068
 Automotive Technology Dealership/Dealership Training 2A
Automotive Technology Dealership/Dealership Training 2B		 1.5
1.5
5047
5048
 Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training 1A
Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training 1B
 1.0
1.0
5547
5548
 Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training 2A
Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training 2B		 1.0
1.0
5549
5550
 Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training 3A
Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training 3B		 1.0
1.0
5551
5552
 Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training 1A
Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training 1B		 1.0
1.0
5553
5554
 Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training Dealership 1A
Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training Dealership 1B		 1.5
1.5
5555
5556
 Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training Dealership 2A
Auto Body Technology/Dealership Training Dealership 2B		 1.5
1.5
B
5701
 Automotive Service Assistant Program Internship
(Unlimited Repeats)
 .5


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