Mid July through early June • Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-11:00AM
- Students are expected to engage in self-paced theoretical work at home for three hours per day.
The Automotive Technology program trains students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry. Students spend 50 percent of their time working in a supervised shop, and the other 50 percent is spent in the classroom studying related theory.
Automotive technicians are in great demand. In the metropolitan area, technicians can earn an annual salary as high as the mid-$60,000 range. Increased high-tech controls are enabling technicians to earn even more!
Through articulation agreements, students can earn 12 hours of credit through the University of Northwestern Ohio. Call 304-754-7925 for more information.
Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into four (4) marking periods. Classes include:
- Automotive Fundamentals
- Careers in Automotive Technology
- Safety
- Tools—use and care
- Brakes
- Brakes—Disc and Drum
- Electronic Anti-lock Brakes
- Steering and Supsension
- Alignment
- Steering Systems
- Front and Rear Suspension
- Engine
- Block/Heads
- Valve train
- Engine Performance
- Fuel System Components – Functions
- Emissions Controls
- Computer Inputs/Outputs
- Ignition Systems
- Electrical
- Wiring Systems
- Electronic Components
- Scan Tool Use
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- A/C System Components
- A/C Operation and Theory
- Heating Components
Courses of Study
9243A Automotive Technology MLR-1
9244A Automotive Technology MLR-3
9245A Automotive Technology MLR-4
9246A Automotive Technology MLR-2
9247A Alternative Fuels
9248A Automotive Technology AST-4
9249A Automotive Technology AST-1
Opportunities
Employment
- Dealerships (Line Mechanic, Specialty Mechanic, New/Used Car Preparation Parts, Parts Sales, etc.)
- Specialty Shops—Brakes, Tune-Up, Exhaust, Tires
- Independent Shops
- Service Centers
- Service Stores
- Parts Stores
Cooperative Education
Offered through area dealerships, such as
- Apple Valley Chevrolet
- Miller Honda VW Isuzu
- Miller Jeep
- Thomassen Ford
- Douglas Chevrolet
- Opequon Motors
- Parsons Ford
Cost
JRTI is a public school. That means that our adult prep programs are very affordable.
| First Semester | Second Semester | Approximate Total |
| $4,129 | $2,815 | $6,944 |
For more information, see our Gainful Employment Disclosures.
Admissions Procedure
Do you meet the prerequisites?
- Must be 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or WV-accepted equivalency diploma.
- Students must be in good health, able to lift approximately forty pounds, bend, and stand on concrete floors for up to six hours a day.
What to do next
- Fill out an application online. The registration fee will be deferred until you have been accepted into the program.
- Meet with the instructor for an interview. You can contact the instructor, Mike King at michael.c.king@k12.wv.us Please bring your driving record to the interview.
Final steps
- The instructor will contact you to inform you if you have met the requirements and have been accepted into the program.
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Once a student is accepted, they will be required to pay a $75 dollar registration fee to reserve their spot in the class.
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First semester tuition and fees are due prior to the start of class. Second semester tuition and fees are due prior to the start of the second semester, which begins in January.
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We will accept payment plans on a case-by-case basis. Accepted students wishing to inquire about a payment plan should see the assistant director, Dr. Carissa Tress, to discuss options. Please arrange this meeting immediately after paying the $75 dollar registration fee.