Students in the Automotive Systems Technology program must meet the following standards:
Reach, manipulate and operate equipment necessary for laboratory work
No debilitating fear of small spaces or heights
Make accurate measurements with test equipment and/or measuring instruments
Troubleshoot projects, components and equipment to include detecting and evaluating slight differences in color, distance, smell, vibration, sound and movement
Repair and/or replace defective components
Communicate with others in English to accurately gather information relevant to locations and defects in equipment, components and/or products
Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics or sketches
Identify wire, components and supplies by color code
Lift/carry 40- to 60-pound objects and lift objects up and over an automobile fender or radiator
Understand orders, instructions and descriptions and read and comprehend technical manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels in English
Operate vehicles safely
No allergies to petroleum products or any other chemical used in the program
No fear of fire or sparks
Work with hands
No fear of getting clothes or hands dirty
Connect, distinguish and evaluate readings using a volt-ohm meter
Locate/interpret North Carolina General Statutes, city codes, department rules and regulations
Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license
The automotive trade is one with inherent risks, and the safety of the employee (student) is of the utmost concern.
