Automotive Maintenance (Non-Certified) 8709 (co-op not available)

Suggested Grade Levels: 10 or 11 (36 weeks)

Students enrolled in this course learn basic skills associated with routine automotive servicing in the areas of engine tune-up, minor electrical repair, lubrication, cooling systems, brakes, fuel systems, suspension, tire and wheel repair, detailing, and state of Virginia safety inspection procedures. This one-year course is a great choice for anyone interested in gaining a basic introduction to the automotive industry.

Note: Automotive Maintenance (Non-Certified) may be offered as a complement to an existing concentration sequence in any CTE program area. In some instances, where noted, it may be combined with specific courses to create concentration sequences.

As noted in Superintendent’s Memo #106-10 (4-30-2010), this Career and Technical Education (CTE) course must maintain a maximum pupil-to-teacher ratio of 20 students to one teacher, due to safety regulations. The 2010-2012 biennial budget waiver of the teacher-to-pupil ratio staffing requirement does not apply.
Concentration Sequences Career Cluster(s) and Pathway(s) Available Credentials
(A combination of the course above and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses)
Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses appropriate to their career pathways.		 For federal reporting (choose one) Upon Completion of the Above Course
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
  • Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
 Certifications