Automotive
The Automotive Career Pathway is part of the Manufacturing Cluster, which is focused on planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing, and process engineering.
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Bogi Lateiner
Founder, 180º Automotive/Bogi's Garage
Heather Opp
Technician II, Ryder
Keola Santiago
Master Guild Technician, Audi
Potential Careers
- Assembler
- Automated Manufacturing Tech
- Calibration Technician
- Electromechanical Equipment Assembler
- Grinding, Lapping, and Buffing Machine Operator
- Machine Operator
- Micro and Nano Fabrication Tech
- Milling Machine Setter and Set-Up Operator
- Precision Layout Worker
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Solderer and Brazier Tool and Die Maker
- Welder
Pathway Courses
TEC204 | Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC211 or TEC212 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC302 | Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC301 | First Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC303 or TEC304 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC305 or TEC306 | First or Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC109 or TEC110 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
TEC111 or TEC112 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
Example Four-Year Plan
This is just an example of a possible four-year plan with these pathway courses included. Talk with your counselor and view the graduation requirements to create a plan that works for you.
Example Four-Year Plan Graphic
Example Four-Year Plan Courses
Grade 9
Required Courses
- Language and Literature — two credits
- Math (Algebra) — two credits
- Physical Science — two credits
- Global Geography and Culture — two credits
- P.E. —one credit
- Health (any year) — one credit
Pathway Courses
- Intro. to Engineering and Design — two credits
Elective Courses
- World Language (2-4 years) — two credits
- Other suggested electives:
- Engineering and Technology courses: Applied Engineering Tech., Advanced Welding Tech., Architectural Design I, Building Mechanical Systems, Carpentry Fundamentals, Foundations of Tech. and Engineering, Geo/Construction,
- Business Education courses: Collaborative Field Experience, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, WorkForce Development
Grade 10
Required Courses
- Speech Communication (Grades 10, 11, or 12) — one credit
- Fundamentals of Writing (Grades 10, 11, or 12) — one credit
- Math (Geometry) — two credits
- Biology — two credits
- P.E. — one credit
Pathway Courses
- Intro. to the Manufacturing Industry — one credit
- Automotive Technology — one credit
Elective Courses
- World Language (2-4 years) — two credits
- Other suggested electives:
- Engineering and Technology courses: Applied Engineering Tech., Advanced Welding Tech., Architectural Design I, Building Mechanical Systems, Carpentry Fundamentals, Foundations of Tech. and Engineering, Geo/Construction,
- Business Education courses: Collaborative Field Experience, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, WorkForce Development
Grade 11
Required Courses
- Language Arts Elective — two credits
- Math (Algebra II) — two credits
- Chemistry (Grades 11 or 12) — two credits
- U.S. History — two credits
- P.E. — one credit
Pathway Courses
- Automative Power Trains — one credit
- Automotive Systems and Maintenance — one credit
- Welding Technology — one credit
Elective Courses
- World Language (2-4 years) — two credits
- Other suggested electives:
- Engineering and Technology courses: Applied Engineering Tech., Advanced Welding Tech., Architectural Design I, Building Mechanical Systems, Carpentry Fundamentals, Foundations of Tech. and Engineering, Geo/Construction,
- Business Education courses: Collaborative Field Experience, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, WorkForce Development
Grade 12
Required Courses
- Literature Elective — one credit
- Language Arts Elective — one credit
- Government — one credit
- Economics — one credit
- P.E. — one credit
Pathway Courses
- Advanced Metalworking — one credit
- Advanced Welding Technology — one credit
- Consumer Automotive — two credits
Elective Courses
- World Language (2-4 years) — two credits
- Other suggested electives:
- Engineering and Technology courses: Applied Engineering Tech., Advanced Welding Tech., Architectural Design I, Building Mechanical Systems, Carpentry Fundamentals, Foundations of Tech. and Engineering, Geo/Construction,
- Business Education courses: Collaborative Field Experience, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, WorkForce Development
Other Pathway Information
Next Steps
Where do I start?
What next?
How can I learn more?
- Talk to your counselor.
- Valley Counseling Center
- Walnut Creek Campus Counseling
- Valley Southwoods Counseling Office
- Talk to a DMACC representative.
- Use Naviance.
- Use Roadtrip Nation.