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Transportation Science Technology

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Instructor

Karen Chitambar
karen.chitambar@ncsuvt.org
802-334-5469 x 3356

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Scope and Sequence

 

► 1 YEAR, 3 BLOCK DAILY PROGRAM Open to all eleventh and twelfth students who are in good academic standing. Tenth grade students may apply with permission.Please see your school counselor for details. 

►The students are exposed to proper safety techniques, safe use of power and hand tools, identification and use of building materials, print reading,

►This program is ASE accredited in the area of Maintenance and Light Repair. Students work in the classroom and lab area involved in practical job service with over half of the total program time spent working on vehicles. Instruction will focus on personal and environmental safety practices, service maintenance, brakes, engine fundamentals, steering and suspension diagnosis and repair, front end geometry and wheel alignment. Students will also work on developing 

competencies with electronic and other test equipment in the areas of automotive electricity and engine performance.     

►Time management, professional conduct, organizational skills, and the completion of work in accordance with industry standards are emphasized. 

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Lab Supervisor

Gerard Chapdelanie
gerard.chapdelaine@ncsuvt.org
802-334-5469 x 3356

  • GRADES 10-12 | 240 MINUTES DAILY

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  • VTSU ATT 1010 - Suspension & Steering 

     3 credits

    VTSU  ATT 1050 - Alignment & Brakes 

    3 credits

    • ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
    • SP/2 
    • Mechanical Safety Repair
    • Pollution Prevention
    • Supervisor’s Course
    • ASE Student Certification
    • Brakes
    • Suspension
    • Electrical
    • Maintenance & Light Repair
    • VT State Inspection Certification

Class Overview

The Transportation Science Technology (TST) program is NATEF certified in the area of Maintenance and Light Repair. Students work in the classroom and lab area involved in practical job service, with over half of the total program time spent working on vehicles. Instruction will focus on personal and environmental safety practices, service maintenance, brakes, engine fundamentals, steering and suspension diagnosis and repair, front end geometry and wheel alignment. Students will also work on developing competencies with electronic and other test equipment in the areas of automotive electricity and engine performance. Time management, professional conduct, organizational skills, and the completion of work in accordance with industry standards are emphasized. 

The Transportation Science Technology program is now offered as one year-three block program every day. Please see your guidance counselor for details. 

Program Advisory Committee

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  • Effie Brown: Consumer Groups
  • Steve Carpenter: Consumer Groups
  • Steve Ellis: Parent, Local Employer, & Technician
  • Dan Gauvin: Local Employer
  • Mark Hayes: Local Employer
  • Jeffrey Deeb: Academic Advisor/Science
  • Brian Smith: Local Employer & Consumer Groups