Humboldt County Office of Education: Auto Shop | CTE at Fortuna High

Students in Auto are taught the general necessities of car maintenance needs. The units of study are basic engine rebuilding, fuels and carburetion, ignition systems, batteries and generators, starter motors and controls, smog devices, brakes, and lubrication. In the capstone course students will complete the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) training and receive a certificate of completion.

Auto 1 

Students will learn the skills needed to do work on their own car. The units of study are basic engine rebuilding, fuels and carburetion, ignition systems, batteries and generators, starter motors and controls, smog devices, brakes, and lubrication.

Auto 2 

This training program builds upon the knowledge gained in Auto 1 and expands the student’s understanding of automotive systems.

Advanced Auto (ASE) 

The Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) training program prepares students to develop skills in four of the ASE Certified areas: braking systems; steering/suspension; engine performance; and, electrical systems. Students will learn all aspects of becoming a professional ASE Certified Automotive Technician and will be able to take the National ASE Certification exam in these four areas.