Auto Tech at GHS
Everything you should know
And a little bit more
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
INTEREST
CURIOUSITY
WILLING TO WORK
WANT TO LEARN
BE IN GRADE 10, 11, or 12
TWO HANDS, EYES, AND A BRAIN
(ALL IN GOOD WORKING ORDER)
THIS IS A CLASS WHERE YOU
WILL LEARN BOTH WITH YOUR
BRAIN AND YOUR HANDS
NATEF CERTIFIED
NATEF stands for
National Automotive
Technicians
Education Foundation
It is part of the ASE:
National Institute for
Automotive Service
Excellence.
Our program is
certified in four areas
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
BRAKES
STEERING & SUSPENSION
ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC
SYSTEMS
Brakes are taught the first
semester
Electrical systems are taught in the
second semester
Electrical and electronic systems
continue into the third semester
Engine Performance is taught third
and fourth semester
Steering and suspension is taught
fourth semester, too
We get donated cars and fix them
up
From engines to tires
We have a good time doing it
We do electrical repair
We work in teams of 3-5
We read manuals when we need
information
Sometimes we go on field trips
We always have a good time
Cleaning up is part of shop
Everyone participates
EVERYBODY
The Auto Trades Foundation
Our program at GHS is part of the
Montgomery County Students Automotive
Trades Foundation (ATF)
We are actually a licensed used car
dealership
You sell the cars we fix up!
There are 4 car sales a year at different
schools.
Our GHS car sale
Selling cars is fun!
Selling cars could be the start of a
new career for you!
JUST KIDDING!
Stereotypes are WRONG
What does an automotive
technician look like?
Maybe just like YOU!
A highly skilled technician can earn
over $100,000 a year in our area
So, Auto Tech can get you
started on a rewarding career
But it’s up to YOU