Automotive Technology

Cold Hollow’s Automotive Technology program is a two-year program focused on providing students with the skills needed to enter an entry-level technician position or go on to post-secondary training.  The required task list is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Maintenance and Light repair curriculum.  Students are also required to meet employability skills requirements, and pass multiple third-party assessments to complete the program.  Opportunities for competing in events are offered through the SkillsUSA student organization.

What You’ll Learn

  • Automotive shop safety and procedures

  • Tools and Equipment

  • Automotive chemicals and fasteners

  • Maintenance: lube, oil, filters, tire service

  • Steering and Suspension systems, (incl. alignment)

  • Brakes: disc, drum, anti-lock, traction control

  • Electrical: diagnosis, starting, charging, lighting systems, warning lights, gauges, safety devices (including air bags)

  • Engine theory & performance

  • Workplace skills: working with others, carrying out repair projects, problem solving, following directions and orders

     

IRCs

  • Vermont State Inspection Certificate                       

  • Snap-On Solus Scan Tool Training

  • Snap-On 525 Multimeter Training

  • Tire Industry Assoc. Basic Automotive Tire Service Certification

  • Automotive Lift Institute Lifting it Right Certification

  • ASE Maintenance and Light Repair Student Certification

  • SP2 Service Safety and Pollution Prevention Certification

Post High School Options

  • Employment in the field

  • Apprenticeship programs

  • Vermont Technical College VTSU

  • SUNY Canton

  • New Hampshire Community college system

  • University of Northern Ohio

  • Ohio Technical College

  • Central Maine Community College

  • Universal Technical Institute

  • Lincoln Technical 

  • New England Institute of Technology

Baxter Weed
Instructor
Phone: 802-933-7011
Email: Email Baxter Weed

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Student Organization

SkillsUSA's mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of America's skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training.

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA ~ The #1 workforce development organization for students. We empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.