Walkersville High – Automotive Technology 2B

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Offered only at Career and Technology Center. Students in this program develop the skills necessary to become an entry- level automotive technician. This Automotive Service Excellence certified program prepares automotive students for certification guided by the rigorous nationally recognized industry standards. Instruction focuses on laboratory safety, proper tool and equipment usage, vehicle system diagnosis and repair of brakes and suspension, engines, fuel, electrical, cooling, and drive train systems. The curriculum is taught through both theory and hands- on methods. Safety and proper work habits are emphasized throughout the course. Students who excel have the opportunity to also participate in the Automotive Youth Education System in which they further refine their skills and knowledge by working with a mentor technician in a paid summer internship at a local automotive dealership. Students must take the NATEF sponsored National Automotive Student Skills Standards Assessment. Students may receive articulated college credits upon successful completion of the program. Project Lead the Way: Biomedical Sciences