Automotive Technology III
This course prepares students to perform automotive diagnosis and repairs in the following areas: engine repair; cooling systems; transmission and transaxle; manual drive-trains and axles; suspension and steering; wheels and tires; brakes; electrical/electronic systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); and engine performance. Students are provided with more advanced instruction in all systems as they prepare for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations. The automotive technology program provides the fundamental skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing and challenging industry as an automotive technician. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Automotive Technology I (MLR 3-Year Program), II (MLR 3-Year Program), and III are closely aligned with the 2024 ASE Education Foundation automobile program standards for Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR). Flexibility has been built into the task list by assigning each task a priority number. The program must include the designated percentage of tasks (or more) in each priority numbered category (P-1, P-2, and P-3) to be accredited. For AST accreditation, the following minimum percentages are required:
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Priority Level |
Number of Tasks Included in ASE |
Percentages Required |
Number of Tasks Program Must Include |
|
Priority Level 1 (P-1) |
179 |
90% |
161 tasks |
|
Priority Level 2 (P-2) |
128 |
75% |
96 tasks |
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Priority Level 3 (P-3) |
20 |
50% |
10 tasks |
Notes
Legislation enacted in the 2011 Virginia General Assembly (HB 1493) and amended in 2012 (HB 1108) requires where there is a national industry certification for career and technical education instructional personnel or programs for automotive technology, the Board of Education must make such certification mandatory. The provisions of this act shall become effective July 1, 2013. To comply with the requirements, all career and technical education (CTE) auto body technology programs must be ASE Education Foundation accredited and the instructors must be certified by the National Institute for ASE.
Class Size Regulation
The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- ASE Certification Examinations
- ASE Entry-Level Certification Tests
- Automotive Technician-Advanced Assessment
- Automotive Technician-Core Assessment
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- Professional Communications Certification Examination
- Virginia Official Safety Inspector Class A Examination
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 533099 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | No |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance |
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| Sales & Service |
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| Transportation Operations |
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