Description
Teach postsecondary automotive technology courses that prepare students for entry-level technician roles. Provide classroom and hands-on shop instruction in diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of modern vehicles, emphasizing safety, industry standards, and ASE exam readiness in public or private vocational programs for post-high school learners.
- • Supervise safe use of lifts, power tools, hand tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- • Evaluate lab work, repair quality, and troubleshooting processes; provide feedback.
- • Deliver lectures and demonstrations on engines, electrical, electronics, drivetrains, brakes, steering/suspension, and HVAC.
- • Administer written, practical, and performance assessments aligned with ASE standards.
- • Maintain grades, attendance, competencies, and repair order documentation.
- • Oversee shop projects, capstones, internships, and live-work service activities.
- • Assess student skills to identify training needs and customize instruction.
- • Provide individualized coaching, tutoring, and remediation in lab and classroom.
- • Demonstrate diagnostic procedures using scan tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and service information.
- • Develop and sequence course curricula aligned to ASE Education Foundation tasks.
- • Create syllabi, lesson plans, lab schedules, and measurable learning outcomes.
- • Integrate math, science, electronics, and computer skills into automotive applications.
- • Develop teaching aids such as job sheets, wiring boards, multimedia modules, and simulations.
- • Select textbooks, OEM/aftermarket service resources, training vehicles, parts, and supplies.
- • Advise students on course pathways, ASE certification plans, apprenticeships, and careers.
- • Participate in professional development to stay current with industry trends, hybrid/EV systems, and new tools.
- • Serve on program advisory boards and school committees for budgeting and curriculum.
- • Review applicant materials and conduct placement or skills assessments.
- • Arrange guest speakers, shop tours, employer panels, and vendor trainings.
- • Maintain a safe, OSHA/EPA-compliant shop; inventory, calibrate, and coordinate equipment repair.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
