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