Mobile Equipment Maintenance Pathway

  • Mobile Equipment Maintenance Pathway logo Mobile Equipment Maintenance — Auto Collision and Refinishing pathway allows students to build a foundation for careers in the field of transportation through the fundamentals of collision repair, and vehicle restoration and refinishing.

    Mobile Equipment Maintenance — Automotive Technology pathway provides students a foundation for careers in the field of transportation through the hands-on diagnostics, repair, maintenance and servicing of vehicles. The Olathe Advanced Technical Center program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES).

    Your Options

    • Non-Transfer Two-Year program available at Olathe Advanced Technical Center (Auto Collision, Auto Technology)

Career Opportunities

  • Auto Collision:

    • Collision Repair Technician
    • Custom Paint Technician
    • Parts Manager
    • Service Advisor
    • Automotive Insurance Appraiser
    • Trim/Upholstry Shop Owner
    • Aftermarket Parts Developer
    • Metals Fabricator

Career Opportunities

  • Auto Technology:

    • Automotive Technician
    • Automotive Master Mechanic
    • Heavy Equipment Mechanic
    • Automotive Electrician
    • Motor Vehicle Inspector
    • Insurance Appraiser
    • Automotive Engineer
    • Automotive Speciality Technician

Sequence of Courses - Auto Collision

Course Title Academy/Program Grade Level Pathway Level Credit
Design & Modeling 7-8 0.5
Introduction to Materials & Processes 8 0.5
Business Essentials 9-10 Introductory 0.5
Introduction to Technology Education 9-10 Introductory 0.5
Auto Collision I OATC: Auto Collision I 11-12 Technical 1.0
Auto Collision I OATC: Auto Refinishing Comprehensive 11-12 Technical 1.0
Entrepreneurship 11-12 Technical 0.5
Auto Collision I OATC: Custom Refinishing A 11-12 Application 0.5
Auto Collision II OATC: Auto Collision II 12 Application 1.0
Auto Collision II OATC: Custom Refinishing B 12 Applicatation 0.5
Research & Emerging Trends in Transportation OATC: Internship 12 Application 0.5-1.0

Sequence of Courses - Auto Technology

Course Title Academy/Program Grade Level Pathway Level Credit
Design & Modeling 7-8 0.5
Introduction to Materials & Processes 8 0.5
Business Essentials 9-10 Introductory 0.5
Introduction to Technology Education 9-10 Introductory 0.5
Auto Technology I OATC: Advanced Brakes 11-12 Technical 0.5
Auto Technology I OATC: Steering/Suspension 11-12 Technical 0.5
Auto Technology I OATC: Advanced Steering/Suspension 11-12 Technical 0.5
Auto Technology II OATC: Fundamentals of Electronic/Electrical Systems 12 Technical 1.0
Auto Technology II OATC: Mobile HVAC 12 Technical 0.5
Auto Technology II OATC: Engine Mechanical Repair 12 Technical 0.5
Entrepreneurship 11-12 Technical 0.5
Auto Technology I OATC: Alternative Power 11-12 Application 0.5
Auto Technology I OATC: Brakes 11-12 Application 0.5
Auto Technology I OATC: Drive Train Technology 11-12 Application 0.5
Auto Technology II OATC: Advanced Electronics/Electrical Systems 12 Application 1.0
Research & Emerging Trends in Transportation (Internship) OATC: Auto Technology 12 Application 0.5-1.0

Credit Info - Mobile Equipment Maintenance

  • To be considered a CTE Completer in the pathway, students must complete 3.0 credits within the course sequence and earn an industry recognized, comprehensive certification or pass a third-party, end-of-pathway assessment. At least 2.0 of the required 3.0 required credits must be a combination of technical and application level courses.

    Offered at: Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Olathe West, Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC)

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