Automotive maintenance and light repair provides students with exposure to multiple occupational options and pathways within the automotive industry. Students will have the chance to learn basic tools, power tools, tire equipment, alignment machines, brake service equipment, and much more. Students gain the ability to diagnose and service multiple automotive systems. They also gain the knowledge required to utilize industry service manuals and online service information to execute proper repairs. This program utilizes online curriculum and hands-on instruction.

• Friendship Tire & Auto Center

• Zoom Motors Bristol

• Friendship Ford

• Friendship Dodge

• Toyota of Bristol

• Dutch Miller Nissan

• Friendship Volvo

• Johnson City Ford

Automotive students have many options for the future. Some students utilize our dual enrollment program and go on to TCAT for further training. Some continue their automotive education at Northeast State and obtain an associate degree. Others move right into an entry-level dealer tech position. Many dealers choose to continue with in-house training and send techs to specific manufacturing training. A technician has many opportunities for growth and advancement within the industry. Many move from tech to shop foreman, dispatch, service advisor, and even into dealer management. The industry is experiencing large tech shortages making entry and advancement opportunities abundant. Depending on geographic locations, experienced techs can make into the six figures easily. Another advantage to this industry is that jobs are everywhere. A tech can move anywhere and find well-paying positions.

Students can earn 120 hours per semester toward their TCAT diploma in automotive service technology (Total clock hours required for TCAT diploma: 1296). Students who excel in the program will be able to skip the waiting list for this program at TCAT after graduation from THS.

• NC3 Multimeter

• NC3 Hand Tool