A student wishing to enroll in the Automotive Systems Technology curriculum must meet the following
standards:
Be able to reach, manipulate and operate equipment necessary for laboratory work
Not have a debilitating fear of small spaces or heights
Be able to make accurate measurements with test equipment and/or measuring instruments
Be able to troubleshoot projects, components and equipment to include detecting and evaluating slight differences in color, distance, smell, vibration, sound and movement
Be able to repair and/or replace defective components
Be able to communicate with others in English to accurately gather information relevant to locations and defects in equipment, components and/or products
Be able to interpret and work from blueprints, schematics or sketches
Be able to identify wire, components and supplies by color code
Be able to lift/carry 40- to 60-pound objects and be able to lift objects up and over an automobile fender or radiator
Be able to understand orders, instructions and descriptions and be able to read and comprehend technical manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels in English
Be able to operate vehicles safely
Not be allergic to petroleum products or any other chemical used in the program
Not have a fear of fire or sparks
Be able to work with hands
Not have a fear of getting clothes or hands dirty
Be able to connect, distinguish and evaluate readings using a volt-ohm meter
Be able to locate/interpret North Carolina General Statutes, city codes, department rules and regulations
Have a driver’s license that is valid in North Carolina
The automotive trade is one with inherent risks, and the safety of the employee (student) is of the utmost concern.
