Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology at Career Elevation and Technology Center offers post-secondary opportunities for all students. The Career Elevation and Technology Center instructors are ASE certified Master Technicians. 

This program provides students with the skills to perform all maintenance services, Brake repairs/diagnostics, suspension and steering repairs and alignments, HVAC repairs, Engine performance diagnostics using scan and lab scopes and much more.

Certifications available

ASE A1-A8 and G1

MACS EPA 609 refrigerant handling

Toyota TECS Elite maintenance technician

Ford ACE certifications

SP2 Automotive service safety

Snap on Diagnostics and DVOM

Courses

  • Automotive Foundations
  • Automotive Systems
  • Automotive Engines & Emissions
  • Advanced Automotive
  • Automotive HVAC Systems
  • Power Diesel Mechancis
  • Advanced Diesel
Course Catalog

Pathway Teachers

Philip Schilling

Automotive Instructor

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Brian Smallwood

Auto Technology Teacher

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Jan 27, 2026

Save the Date: Future-Ready Festival, March 7

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites the community to attend our first-ever Future Ready Festival. This district-wide open house allows visitors to explore the innovative programs and pathways that define the St. Vrain Advantage. Event Details Saturday, March 7 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.Silver Creek High SchoolFree and open to the public Join Us The Future Ready Festival […]

Dec 22, 2025

Superintendent’s Update: Opportunities Abound

As we approach our 2024 graduation celebration, I want to take a moment to recognize the unwavering drive, strength of character, and rigorous academic preparation that our approximately 2,200 graduates have demonstrated throughout their time in St. Vrain.

Dec 22, 2025

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National District of Distinction Award for Transformative Graduation Initiative

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been named a 2026 District of Distinction by District Administration, receiving national recognition in the Culture, Vision & Strategic Planning category for our innovative approach to ensuring every student graduates prepared for success. The award honors the district’s comprehensive graduation initiative, which combines the internally-developed GradTracker system with proactive intervention […]

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