Career Details

  • Baldwin Prep’s Automotive Technology Program puts students on the path to rewarding careers in the ever-evolving automotive industry. Baldwin Prep offers training in diagnostics, repair and maintenance to develop automotive technicians proficient in high-quality automotive service.

    This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study.

Automobile Technology

  • Learn how to diagnose, estimate, and repair light-duty diesel and consumer automobiles. Average earning potential: $62,000.  Average completion time: 3 years

Skills Students Will Learn:

    • Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
    • Electrical Diagnosis
    • Engine Performance and Diagnostics
    • Alignments
    • Parts Supply Management

Post Secondary Degrees

  • Associates Degree Autobody/Collision Repair, Medium/Heavy Duty Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Technology
  • Bachelors Degree Engineer, Automotive Technology
  • Graduate Degree Engineer

Dual Enrollment for college and high school

  • First Year Fundamentals of Automotive Technology, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems, Engine Performance
  • Second Year Braking Systems, Steering and Suspension, Automotive Engines, Automotive Emissions
  • Third Year Workplace Skills Preparation

Dual Enrollment

  • * Dual Enrollment Courses are offered through Coastal Alabama Community College

Future Career Opportunities & Income:

  • Occupation Median wage Avg openings in AL
    Bus/Truck/Diesel Mechanics $41,470 150
    Auto Service Technicians $56,741 305
    Engineer $89,020 170