Technical Standards

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.