Transportation
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a certified examiner or master technician in the trade. Study draft only.
Automotive Technology
12–18 mo full-time · 2700 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-27): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE procedurestrade math and measurementwritten and verbal communication for the automotive workplacecareer planning and professionalismengine construction, operation, and repairbrake system inspection, diagnosis, and servicesteering and suspension system service and alignmentautomotive electrical systems, circuits, and electronicsheating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system servicediagnostic strategy and scan-tool useelectric and hybrid vehicle safety procedures and high-voltage awarenesscapstone project integrating learned skillssupervised externship at an employer worksitepreparation for ASE certification exams
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 2,700 clock hours · tuition $30,860 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| ASE A1-A8 | Industry certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| ASE EV L3 | Industry certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Automotive: Small Engine & Power Equipment → Automotive Technology → Auto Body & Collision → Diesel & Heavy Truck
