Curriculum

    The Montgomery County Public Schools automotive programs are ASE program certified. The curriculum follows the ASE Education Foundation Maintenance & Light Repair curriculum standards for the content of instruction which includes tasks, tools, equipment, hours and instructor qualifications. Automotive program standards are developed based on ASE certification areas and are designed to provide students with entry level skills needed to succeed in the automotive industry.

     

    The Automotive Collision Repair curriculum is focused primarily on two ASE areas – 

     

    B2 Painting and Refinishing

    B3 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair


    The Automotive Technology curriculum is focused on eight ASE areas – 

     

    A1 Engine Repair

    A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

    A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles

    A4 Suspension and Steering

    A5 Brakes

    A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems

    A7 Heating and Air Conditioning

    A8 Engine Performance