Monmouth County Vocational School

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Monmouth County Vocational School

• Automotive Technology Program

Middletown Campus
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A Brief Overview

• A two-year program designed to prepare the high
  school student for an entry level position in the
  workplace and/or further automotive education
• No prior automotive background is required
• ASE-based curriculum congruent with industry
  standards
• Hands-on work as well as classroom instruction
• Certification through NA3SAs ASE style testing

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Schedule

• Level 1 740-1020 am
• Level 2 1130-210 pm
• Students are transported to our campus via their
  home school
• Sessions are 2 hours and 40 minutes in length
• Home school and MCVSD schedules may vary

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Credits Earned

• Level 1 Automotive Technology -10 credits, CTE
  Math-5 credits, CTE Science, 5 credits.
• Level 2 Automotive Technology -10 credits, CTE
  Math-5 credits, CTE Science, 5 credits.
• Total program credits 80
• Math and Science are mandatory components

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Math (CTE) CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Combination of algebra, geometry, and numerical
  concepts. 
• Mathematical understanding within the
  vocational/technical area
• Preparation to successfully meet the New Jersey
  High School Proficiency Aptitude Test (HSPA)
• Concepts are introduced by highly qualified math
  instructors and reinforced by the classroom
  instructor through hands on application.

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SCIENCE (CTE)

• Physical science
• Environmental science
• General science
• Relationship of science within the
  vocational/technical
• Concepts are introduced by highly qualified
  science instructors and reinforced by the
  classroom instructor through hands on
  application.

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Areas of Training

• Engine Repair (A1)
• Steering and Suspension (A4)
• Brakes (A5)
• Electrical/Electronics (A6)
• Engine Performance (A8)
• Exposure to other areas including HVAC, Manual
  and Automatic drivelines, alternative fuel
  vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.

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SHOP SAFETY

• Proper tool use
• Personal protective equipment
• Proper lift use
• Proper use of all shop machinery
• Proper handling of chemicals

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Structured Learning Program

• Each student has the opportunity to obtain
• a paid job or unpaid internship.
• Positions are monitored on site by our Structured
  Learning Coordinator.
• Students may be able to work during class hours
  for up to two days per week.
• Valuable real world experience is gained.

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Where do we go after MCVSD?

• WORK IN THE TRADE
• TWO YEAR COLLEGE (BCC)
• FOUR YEAR COLLEGE (Penn. College of Technology,
  New England Institute of Technology, University
  of Northwest Ohio etc)
• TRADE SCHOOLS (UTI, ATC, Lincoln Tech, Wyotech
  etc)
• MILITARY SERVICE

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School Clubs and Activities

• Skills USA A national organization designed to
  showcase the abilities and skills of our young
  people in vocational training. Club sponsored
  fundraising and community service activities
  build leadership skills. Annual trade skill
  competition in the Garden State Exhibit Center in
  the spring a source of pride for our students.
• Ford/AAA Auto Skills a nationally sponsored
  event in which students will compete to
  demonstrate their automotive-specific
  troubleshooting skills and knowledge base.

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INSTRUCTOR Dan Marra

• ASE Certified Automotive Technician
• Certified Automotive Technology Instructor in the
  state of New Jersey
• 10 years experience as a level A Technician for a
  Monmouth County Honda Dealership
• 7 years at MCVSD