Monmouth County Vocational School Automotive Technology Program Middletown Campus

A Brief Overview A Brief Overview A two-year program designed to prepare the high school student for an entry level position in the workplace and/or further automotive education A two-year program designed to prepare the high school student for an entry level position in the workplace and/or further automotive education No prior automotive background is required No prior automotive background is required ASE-based curriculum congruent with industry standards ASE-based curriculum congruent with industry standards Hands-on work as well as classroom instruction Hands-on work as well as classroom instruction Certification through NA3SA’s ASE style testing Certification through NA3SA’s ASE style testing

Schedule Schedule Level 1 7:40-10:20 am Level 1 7:40-10:20 am Level 2 11:30-2:10 pm Level 2 11:30-2:10 pm Students are transported to our campus via their home school Students are transported to our campus via their home school Sessions are 2 hours and 40 minutes in length Sessions are 2 hours and 40 minutes in length Home school and MCVSD schedules may vary Home school and MCVSD schedules may vary

Credits Earned Level 1: Automotive Technology -10 credits, CTE Math-5 credits, CTE Science, 5 credits. Level 1: Automotive Technology -10 credits, CTE Math-5 credits, CTE Science, 5 credits. Level 2: Automotive Technology -10 credits, CTE Math-5 credits, CTE Science, 5 credits. Level 2: Automotive Technology -10 credits, CTE Math-5 credits, CTE Science, 5 credits. Total program credits: 80 Total program credits: 80 Math and Science are mandatory components Math and Science are mandatory components

Math (CTE) CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION Combination of algebra, geometry, and numerical concepts. Combination of algebra, geometry, and numerical concepts. Mathematical understanding within the vocational/technical area Mathematical understanding within the vocational/technical area Preparation to successfully meet the New Jersey High School Proficiency Aptitude Test (HSPA) Preparation to successfully meet the New Jersey High School Proficiency Aptitude Test (HSPA) Concepts are introduced by highly qualified math instructors and reinforced by the classroom instructor through hands on application. Concepts are introduced by highly qualified math instructors and reinforced by the classroom instructor through hands on application.

SCIENCE (CTE) SCIENCE (CTE) Physical science Physical science Environmental science Environmental science General science General science Relationship of science within the vocational/technical Relationship of science within the vocational/technical Concepts are introduced by highly qualified science instructors and reinforced by the classroom instructor through hands on application. Concepts are introduced by highly qualified science instructors and reinforced by the classroom instructor through hands on application.

Areas of Training Engine Repair (A1) Engine Repair (A1) Steering and Suspension (A4) Steering and Suspension (A4) Brakes (A5) Brakes (A5) Electrical/Electronics (A6) Electrical/Electronics (A6) Engine Performance (A8) Engine Performance (A8) Exposure to other areas including HVAC, Manual and Automatic drivelines, alternative fuel vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. Exposure to other areas including HVAC, Manual and Automatic drivelines, alternative fuel vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.

SHOP SAFETY SHOP SAFETY Proper tool use Proper tool use Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment Proper lift use Proper lift use Proper use of all shop machinery Proper use of all shop machinery Proper handling of chemicals Proper handling of chemicals

Structured Learning Program Structured Learning Program Each student has the opportunity to obtain Each student has the opportunity to obtain a paid job or unpaid internship. Positions are monitored on site by our Structured Learning Coordinator. Positions are monitored on site by our Structured Learning Coordinator. Students may be able to work during class hours for up to two days per week. Students may be able to work during class hours for up to two days per week. Valuable real world experience is gained. Valuable real world experience is gained.

Where do we go after MCVSD ? –WORK IN THE TRADE –TWO YEAR COLLEGE (BCC) –FOUR YEAR COLLEGE (Penn. College of Technology, New England Institute of Technology, University of Northwest Ohio etc…) –TRADE SCHOOLS (UTI, ATC, Lincoln Tech, Wyotech etc…) –MILITARY SERVICE

School Clubs and Activities School Clubs and Activities Skills USA – A national organization designed to showcase the abilities and skills of our young people in vocational training. Club sponsored fundraising and community service activities build leadership skills. Annual trade skill competition in the Garden State Exhibit Center in the spring a source of pride for our students. Skills USA – A national organization designed to showcase the abilities and skills of our young people in vocational training. Club sponsored fundraising and community service activities build leadership skills. Annual trade skill competition in the Garden State Exhibit Center in the spring a source of pride for our students. Ford/AAA Auto Skills – a nationally sponsored event in which students will compete to demonstrate their automotive-specific troubleshooting skills and knowledge base. Ford/AAA Auto Skills – a nationally sponsored event in which students will compete to demonstrate their automotive-specific troubleshooting skills and knowledge base.

INSTRUCTOR: Dan Marra INSTRUCTOR: Dan Marra ASE Certified Automotive Technician ASE Certified Automotive Technician Certified Automotive Technology Instructor in the state of New Jersey Certified Automotive Technology Instructor in the state of New Jersey 10 years experience as a level A Technician for a Monmouth County Honda Dealership 10 years experience as a level A Technician for a Monmouth County Honda Dealership 7 years at MCVSD 7 years at MCVSD