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Pre-CTE Exploration

Grades 9 – 12

Mineville Campus

Young professionals in grades 9-12 will learn service level/ introductory skills and competencies in three career areas: Natural Resources Management, Automotive Technology, and Construction Trades. Young professionals will rotate through various components of competency areas in each designated content area. This program will provide young professionals with experiential training as well as differentiated classroom instruction suited for diverse learning styles. This program will prepare young professionals for job placement or and/or into the NYSED CTE Approved Natural Resources Management, Automotive Technology, or Construction Trades two-year program of study to further their education.

Course of Study


Automotive Reconditioner (Detailer)

  • Apply Appropriate Safety Precautions
  • Appropriate Use of Supplies and Equipment
  • Prepare Vehicle for Washing & Cleaning
  • Degreasing/Detailing engine Compartment

Automotive Repair Technician (Vehicle Maintenance)

  • Perform Tire Dismount and Mounting
  • Perform Oil, Filter & Chassis Lube
  • Proper Hoisting & Jacking
  • Perform Tire Rotation & Wheel torque Procedures
  • Services Automotive Batteries – Cleaning Connections & Testing
  • Inspecting All Fluids for Proper Levels and Contamination

Automotive Repair Tech (Brakes)

  • Replace Break Pads & Shoes
  • Replace Brake Hoses
  • Bleed Brake System
  • Replace Wheel Cylinders
  • Replace Emergency Brake Cables

    Automotive Repair Technician (Electrical)

    • Repair Wiring, Solder & Heat Shrink Insulation
    • Use Tester to Evaluate Battery, Starter and Alternator Condition
    • Disassemble/Assemble & Test Alternator
    • Perform Headlamp System Repair
    • Use V.O.M to Measure Circuit Resistance & Voltage Drop

    Employability Skills

    • NYS CDOS Commencement Credential
    • Work Based Learning
    • Employability Profile

      Please select a Division.

      Program Highlights

      • In House Work Site
      • Employability Skills
      • Co-Teaching Model
      • High Quality Instruction

      Career Connections

        Automotive
      • Automotive Service Assistant
      • Automotive Detail Specialist
      • Oil-Lube Technician
        Construction
      • Laborer
      • Lumber Stocking
        Natural Resource Management
      • Outdoor Laborer
      • Maple Production

      Further Education

        • Automotive Technology (CV-TEC)
        • Construction Trades (CV-TEC)
        • Natural Resource Management (CV-TEC)

      Certifications

      • NYS CDOS Commencement Credential
      • First Aid/CPR
      • OSHA -10 Hour Safety

      Please select a Division.

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