Course Offerings

You may not be able to drive a car yet, but you can prepare early by learning some basics of how to care for cars.
Learn how to open the hood and safely check and adjust fluid levels, check engine hoses and belts, check and adjust tire pressures, check windshield wipers and lighting systems, and more.
This week students will get hands on to learn about safety, engines, electrical, hybrid and electric cars and even airbrushing!
Students must apply to apply for entrance into C.A.R.S beginning MARCH 17TH. 12 Students will be selected for each week. To obtain an application email [email protected]. YOU MAY NOT REGISTER ONLINE- APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FOLLOWING THE STEPS ABOVE

Course Objectives

This summer camp gives students a chance to learn about automotive and collision and about exciting careers in the Automotive field. Students will participate in hands on activities with the faculty at the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence and learn about career opportunities. Students will get their hands dirty in the machine shop learning about machining, engines, electrical and testing engines in research labs and even driving vehicles on a chassis dynamometer. Students at the end of the week would have completed a take home project from airbrushing as well.

Outline of instruction

Day 1 - Safety / Under the Hood
Day 2- Electrical / Hybrid & Ev's
Day 3- Heavy Equipment/Diesel/Tractor & Forklifts
Day 4- Engines
Day 5- Airbrushing, Collision & Defensive Driving

Contact Hours

40

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

SAFETY GLASSES DAILY
CLOSED TOE SHOES
PANTS
T-SHIRT

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

High School students interested in the Automotive industry.

2025 Week of:
June 23rd Part 1
July 7th - Part 1
July 14th - THE SWITCH CLASS PT 2
July 21ST - Part 1
July 28th - THE SWITCH CLASS PT 2
August 4th -- Part 1
August 11th - THE SWITCH CLASS PT 2

Students must submit an application to apply for entrance into C.A.R.S beginning MARCH 17TH - Until Full.
12 Students will be chosen for each week.

To obtain an application be email [email protected]

YOU MAY NOT REGISTER ONLINE- APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FOLLOWING THE STEPS ABOVE

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Justina Barreiro
919-819-0203
[email protected]