All events and meetings for the Automotive Technology Options Program are cancelled. Questions regarding the program can be sent to the instructor, Louise Drow, louise_drow@beaverton.k12.or.us
Updates for the Auto Program:
Remote Learning Begins April 13th - enrolled students should check their Canvas accounts daily
Online Certificates are available via Ford, Electude and Cummins Diesel
PCC Dual Credit will still be offered for students who have demonstrated proficiency in content areas
Are you interested in...
Fixing things
Operating machines and tools
Solving problems with customers
Troubleshooting with equipment
Working as a team
In this program you'll...
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles
Determine necessary service and repair actions needed for vehicle automotive systems
Examine the operations of automotive systems
Practice safe, legal, and ethical working habits
Course Offerings
Click on each tab to see what courses are offered for students at each grade level. The Automotive Options Program is open to juniors and seniors from all high schools. Aloha High School electives are open to 9th-12th graders that are enrolled at Aloha High School
Automotive Technology is designed for students who intend to pursue training after high school in Automotive Technology or related fields. The program is based on National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) industry standards. The curriculum is the maintenance and light repair in brakes, electrical, steering and suspension, engine performance, engines, heating a/c, and powertrains. Students are invited to participate in SkillsUSA contest in hands-on leadership areas. Contests give students the opportunity to win scholarships and tools. The auto tech program models the demands of the industry with 50% hands-on experience and 50% academic content. District transportation is provided from a student’s home high school to the Automotive Shop. Return transportation is either provided by the District or tri-met is provided at no cost to the student. Students can participate in site visits and industry activities including job shadows and summer internships. Classes will be held at the Aloha High School Automotive Shop. District transportation is provided from a student’s home high school to the Automotive Shop. Return transportation is either provided by the District or tri-met is provided at no cost to the student. The required application is available online and in each high school counseling office.
4 Credits (Full Year)
11-12 grade
Open to all BSD students
Advanced Automotive Technology
Students receive advanced theory and hands-on experience in the following NATEF Maintenance and Light Repair curriculum in brakes, electrical, steering and suspension, engine performance, engines, heating a/c, and powertrains. Students develop leadership skills as well as mechanical skills needed in the automotive industry. Students complete task-based activities demonstrating competency in common diagnostic formats. Course activities include visits to industry sites and college programs, job shadows and summer internships. These activities allow students to become familiar with industry standards that will prepare them for post-secondary training and gainful employment. Students have the opportunity to compete in SkillsUSA contests. Classes will be held at the Aloha High School Automotive Technology Shop. District transportation is provided from a student’s home high school to the Automotive Shop. Return transportation is either provided by the District or tri-met is provided at no cost to the student. Students who have passed Automotive Technology must resubmit an application to reserve a space in Advanced Automotive Technology. Applications are available online and in high school counseling centers.
This class is an elective offered to Aloha HS students. Automotive Mechanics is an introductory course designed for students with little or no knowledge of automotive technology. The curriculum emphasizes maintenance fundamentals. Course topics include shop safety, tool identification and use, tires and wheels, lubrication systems, preventative maintenance and basic electrical systems. Course curriculum is based on industry standards National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) that allows students real work experience by working on late model vehicles.
0.5 Credits (1 semester)
9-12 grade
Only for AHS students
Auto Mechanics 2
This is an intermediate Automotive Technology course offered to Aloha High School students and is designed for students who have successfully completed the Auto Tech 1 course. National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) Standards are taught through the basic units of engine performance, brakes, steering and suspension, and electrical.
Students can participate in additional related activities such as:
Automotive Technology students can join Skills USA, a Career and Technical Student Organization serving students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skill service occupations. Student members of Skills USA can learn and practice workplace skills through local and national competitions.
After completing Auto Tech I, students have the opportunity to earn an Automotive Service Excellence industry certification by passing the student certification exam.
Automotive students also have the opportunity to participate in site visits and industry activities including job shadows and summer internships that allow them to become familiar with industry standards and prepare them for post-secondary training and gainful employment.
8-16 PCC Automotive or Elective Credits are offered to students enrolled in the Automotive Options Program.
Students may earn dual credit for some high school course work in this program.
"This program changed my whole high school experience. I loved the hands on experience and being able to be an intern at a local dealership. I use those skills daily in my job now."
-2017 Graduate
Possibilities After Graduation
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