Automotive Technology is a two-year program designed to prepare students for the Automotive industry and post-secondary education. Students will train according to the ASE Education Foundation standards, both the classroom and lab. They will also prepare for the State of Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection License Exam. This program covers eight areas: Engine Repair, Electrical Systems, Brakes, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, Engine Performance, Heating and Air Conditioning, Steering and Suspension, and Manual Drive Train and Axles. Students will use online repair manuals, follow step-by-step diagnostics and repair procedures, and write repair orders. Customer service, communication, professionalism and time management will be taught in an effort to prepare students for a career in the automotive industry.