TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Trade and Industrial Education provide students the opportunity to advance in a wide range of trade and industrial occupations . They are prepared for initial employment , further education at the community college or university level , and / or business ownership . A balanced program of classroom study and practical work experiences produces competent workers who can manage resources , work cooperatively , organize and use information , understand complex systems and apply appropriate technology . Work-based learning strategies including apprenticeship , cooperative education , mentorship , school-based enterprise , service learning and job shadowing are available through the Trade and Industrial Education program . Where applicable , courses are aligned to industry certifications and / or credentials , allowing students the opportunity to prepare for the associated specific certification / credential . Development of 21 st century skills including collaboration , critical thinking , entrepreneurial skills and problem-solving are a part of each of the career pathways .
AUTOMOTIVES Crest High automotive classes are certified by NATEF ( National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation ). Students who successfully complete the requirements of the Auto Tech program are eligible to test for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) Certification .
Introduction to Automotives Grades 9 , 10 , 11 1 Unit Prerequisite : None This course introduces automotive safety , basic automotive terminology , system & component identification , knowledge and introductory skills in hand tools , shop equipment , basic servicing , and use of service information . Also careers and various job opportunities in the automotive repair industry will be discussed . As part of the NATEF accreditation , topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair ( MLR ) requirements . English language arts are reinforced . Workbased learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing . Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course .
Automotive Service I Grades 10 , 11 , 12 1 Unit Prerequisite : Introduction to Automotives This course develops automotive knowledge and skills in performing scheduled automotive maintenance , servicing and basic testing of brakes , electrical systems , drivetrain , engine , HVAC and steering & suspension systems , emphasizing hands-on experience . As part of the NATEF accreditation , topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair ( MLR ) requirements . English language arts are reinforced . Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing . Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship , cooperative education , entrepreneurship , internship , and job shadowing .
Automotive Service II Grades 10 , 11 , 12 1 Unit Prerequisite : Automotive Service I This course builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in automotive servicing I and develops advanced knowledge and skills in vehicle system repair and / or replacement of components in the brakes , electrical systems , drivetrain , engine , HVAC and steering & suspension systems , emphasizing hands-on experience . As part of the NATEF accreditation , topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair ( MLR ) requirements . English language arts are reinforced . Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing . Workbased learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship , cooperative education , entrepreneurship , internship , and job shadowing . This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) certification in Maintenance and Light Repair ( MLR-G1 ).
Automotive Service III / Automotive Advanced Studies Grade 12 2 Units Prerequisite : Automotive Service II This course builds on the skills and knowledge introduced in Automotive Service I & II . Building advanced automotive skills and knowledge in vehicle servicing , testing , repair , and diagnosis of brakes , electrical systems , drivetrain , engine , HVAC and steering & suspension systems , while emphasizing hands-on experience . As part of the NATEF accreditation , topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair ( MLR ) requirements . English language arts and mathematics are reinforced . Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship , cooperative education , entrepreneurship , internship , and job shadowing . This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) certification .
These culminating courses are for seniors who have earned at least 2 credits , one of which is a completer course , in the transportation cluster . This course augments the content of the completer courses and prepares students for success in transitioning to post-secondary education and future automotive careers . The four parts of this course include writing a research paper , producing a product , developing a portfolio and delivering a presentation . Students are required to complete an internship at local automotive businesses . Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21 st century skills .
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