Advanced Automotive Academy - 007-BI - Automotive & Diesel Technician - Collision Repair Technician

Oct 2, 2026

Advanced Automotive Academy outlines CTE pathways for repairing and refinisheing automobiles and supporting vehicle maintenance through practical, work-based learning. It describes dual credit options across high school levels, with postsecondary pathways leading to associate, bachelor’s, and graduate study in engineering and related technologies. The document lists industry-based ASE certifications for automotive, collision repair, and diesel systems, plus exploration and work-based learning activities. It also provides aligned occupations with median wages, annual openings, and growth projections.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

Exploration and Work-Based Learning

Exploration Activities

Work-Based Learning Activities

Secondary Courses for High School Credit

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Postsecondary Opportunities

Associates Degrees

Bachelor’s Degrees

Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees

Industry-Based Certifications

Diesel Certifications

Automotive & Collision Certifications

Aligned Occupations

Advanced Automotive Academy 007-BI-Automotive & Diesel Technician 007-BI-Collision Repair Technician @SCTHS The Automotive program of study teaches CTE learners how to repair and refinish automobiles and service various types of vehicles. CTE learners may learn to collect payment for services or supplies and perform typical vehicle maintenance procedures such as lubrication, oil changes, installation of antifreeze, or replacement of accessories like wiper blades or tires. Secondary Courses for High School Credit Level 1 • Dual Credit Courses with Lee College or LIT Level 2 • Dual Credit Courses with Lee College or LIT Level 3 • Dual Credit Courses with Lee College or LIT Level 4 • Dual Credit Courses with Lee College or LIT Postsecondary Opportunities Associates Degrees • Autobody/ Collision and Repair Technology/ Technician • Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/ Technician • Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Technology/ Technician Bachelor’s Degrees • Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Technology/ Technician Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees • Mechanical Engineering Industry-Based Certifications – Diesel • ASE Entry Level Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair (MR) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Engine Performance (EP) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Engine Repair (ER) • ASE Entry-Level Collision Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (SR) • ASE Entry-Level Collision Painting and Refinishing (PR) • ASE Entry-Level Collision Structural Analysis and Damage Repair • ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck, Brakes (TB) • ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck, Diesel Engines (DE) • ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck, Electrical/Electronic Systems (TE) • ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck, Suspension and Steering (TS) • ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling • Diesel Technology-Job Ready • Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair-Job Ready Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities | Exploration Activities | Work-Based Learning Activities | | --- | --- | | • Join SkillsUSA or | • Work at a local | | the Automotive | automotive repair | | Service Association | or body shop | Industry-Based Certifications – Automotive & Collision • ASE Entry Level Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair (MR) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (AT) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Brakes (BR) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Electronic/Electrical Systems (EE) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Engine Performance (EP) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Engine Repair (ER) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Heating and Air Conditioning (AC) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Manual Drive Train and Axles (MD) • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Service Technology • ASE Entry-Level Automobile Suspension and Steering (SS) • ASE Entry-Level Collision Mechanical and Electrical Components (ME) • ASE Entry-Level Collision Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (SR) • ASE Entry-Level Collision Painting and Refinishing (PR) • ASE Entry-Level Collision Structural Analysis and Damage Repair • Principles of Small Engine Technology Certification • Small Engine Technology • OSHA 30 Hour General* • ASE Suspension and Steering* • ASE Structural Analysis Damage Repair* • ASE Painting & Refinishing* • ASE Non-Structural Analysis Damage Repair* • ASE Mech Elec Components* • ASE Manual Drive Train Axles* • ASE Maintenance Light Repair* • ASE Heating, Ventilation, AC (HVAC)* • ASE Auto Transmission* • ASE Automobile Service Technology* • ASE Brakes* • ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems* • ASE Engine Performance* • ASE Engine Repair* *IBC sunsetting 8/31/24 Aligned Occupations | Occupations | Median Wage | Annual Openings | % Growth | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $40,144 | 1,456 | 25% | | Automotive Service Technician and Mechanics | $38,459 | 5,557 | 18% | Successful completion of the

FAQs

What skills and tasks does the Automotive program teach students to perform?

Students learn to repair and refinish automobiles and service vehicle systems. Typical tasks include lubrication, oil changes, antifreeze installation, and accessory replacement such as wiper blades or tires.

How do students earn credits and certificates in the program?

The academy provides secondary course levels with dual credit options through partner colleges. It also offers postsecondary opportunities, including certificates of completion and an associate degree in Automotive Technology (and Diesel Technology in the Diesel pathway).

Which certifications are listed for the diesel pathway?

The document lists ASE entry-level certifications for engine maintenance, performance, repair, collision-related analyses, and multiple medium/heavy truck system areas. It also includes refrigerant recovery and recycling and job-ready credential options for Diesel Technology and Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair.

Oct 2, 2026

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