R O L L A T E C H N I C A L I N S T I T U T E / C E N T E R

rtirtc.rolla31.org

1304 E. 10th STREET / 500 FORUM DRIVE • ROLLA, MO 65401 • (573) 458-0150 / (573) 458-0160

TechnologyAutomotive

Eligible Students: 11, 12, Adult

Automotive Technology is a two-year program designed to develop entry-level skills in the automotive repair industry. Students are taught to diagnose automotive problems quickly and accurately through classroom instruction as well as practice in the Automotive lab. Internships give students the opportunity to gain supervised work experience in a real-world setting.

Embedded Credit• High school students earn 3 Practical Arts credits,

½ Applied Math, and ½ Applied Communications each year

Student and Professional Organizations• SkillsUSA

Areas of Study• Shop Safety• Tools & Equipment• Engine Fundamentals• Engine Performance• Chassis• Front End & Wheel Alignment• Brake Systems • Fuel Systems• Engine Tune-ups• Electrical Systems• Basic Hybrids• Basic Diesel• Shop Management

Mitch Rightnowarmdrightnowar@rolla31.org(573) 458-0150 x15225

InstructorsTerry Brookshiretbrookshire@rolla31.org(573) 458-0150 x15222

Certification Exams• ASE Certification• SP/2 Safety Certificate• Workforce Competency National Certificate

Employment Opportunities• Sakelaris Ford• Hutcheson Ford• Sellers-Sexton, Inc.• Fairground Chevrolet• Al West Chrysler• Plaza Tire• O’Reilly Auto Parts• Covico Performance• Kingdom Kia• Big O Tires• Stahlman Powersports

Dual Credit• East Central College

Automotive TechnologyAdmission Requirements for High School Students • Apply with counselor at home high school• Complete the Rolla Technical Institute/Center application

Admission Requirements for Post-Secondary Students • Contact Student Services Office for admission forms or

online at: rtirtc.rolla31.org • Submit completed high school diploma or equivalent,

transcript, application, background check, and application fee by July 15

• Complete pre-entrance exam

Class Meets • Monday–Friday

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

• Program Length: 18 months• Class follows Rolla Public School District academic calendar

Financial Aid (Post-Secondary Students)• RTI/C participates in the federal Pell Grant and student loan

programs, the Missouri A+ Scholarship Grant program, and accepts most forms of state and local. Additionally, there are many scholarships available. Visit the website for more information.

Tuition and Fees• Current fee schedule available on website

Accreditations/Certifications• Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education• National Automotive Technicians Education

Foundation (NATEF)• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)• Rolla Technical Institute/Center is accredited by the

Commission of the Council on Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350. Phone (770) 396-3898, Fax (770) 396-3790