Learn how to understand, diagnose, and repair automobiles through self-led learning assisted by the CDX online automotive training system. Courses include: engine performance diagnosis and repair, evaluating and fixing brakes, and maintaining and repairing cooling, steering, suspension, electrical, and electronic systems.
Eligibility
- Year 1:
- Grade 11
- Year 2:
- Successful completion of Year 1
(Semester grade of C or higher)
- Successful completion of Year 1
Other Requirements
- Students are required to attend an Information Session in the Spring semester (prior to enrollment)
- JTED will communicate with students and parents the days and times of the two sessions
- Parents/Guardians complete JTED enrollment
- Students complete Pima Community College Onboarding requirements
- Attend JTED & PCC New Student Orientation
- Attend mandatory study sessions by invitation and mid-semester check-in’s with JTED Success Coach
Number of Years to Complete this Program
2 years
Things to Consider
- In this program high school students complete the Automotive Mechanic certificate college program at Pima Community College.
- Students provide their own transportation to the downtown campus – Automotive Center of Excellence.
- Students learning is independent and completed in a self-paced format
- In this program you are a high school student and a college student. Your grade is reflected on both your high school transcript and Pima Community College transcript.
- Your grades for this course will impact your college GPA as well as your high school GPA.
- Student earns college credit while in the program.
- If you are a high school graduate or have earned a GED, you are not eligible to attend this program through Pima JTED. Please apply directly with PCC.
Direct Employment
- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Service Writer
- Auto Parts Counterperson/Warehouse
- Maintenance Technician
- Light-Line/General Repair Technician
- Technician 1, 2 & Master Levels (training provided by dealerships)
Locations
JTED @ Pima Community College (Downtown – Center of Excellence Auto Lab)
1255 N. Stone Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Students will complete two Automotive college classes a semester. This requires two nights a week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
*Class times are subject to change by Pima Community College.
Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
Junior Year
- Fall
- Aut100 – Small Engine Troubleshooting and Repair
- Aut101 – Automotive Maintenance
- Spring
- Aut105 – Light Line Maintenance
- Aut120 – Engine Diagnosis and Repair
Year 2
Senior Year
- Fall
- Aut128 – Automotive Electrical Fundamentals
- Aut142 – Auto HVAC
- Spring
- Aut139 – Automotive Steering and Alignment
- Aut140 – Automotive Brakes and Diagnosis
Certification
- Year 1:
- NC3/Snap-On 525 Multimeter Certification
- Year 2:
- Automotive Mechanics Certificate
Work Based Learning Requirements
Students who complete one or more years of the program and meet the eligibility requirements may have the opportunity to participate in our Internship Program.
Credits
2/Year
More Information
Supplies
- Clear Safety glasses
Uniform
- JTED Automotive shirt
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Math
- Science
CTE Classes
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Auto Collusion
