Automotive

Service

Technology

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Course Description

This two-year entry-level program will prepare students for a successful career in the transportation technologies career pathway, focusing primarily on becoming an automotive technician, and it is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation (aseeducationfoundation.org). Students with have the chance to earn ASE Entry level certifications in Maintenance/Light Repair, engine repair, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual drivetrain and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.

Modern vehicle systems are highly sophisticated, requiring a technician who is as sharp in the classroom as they are in the shop. To succeed in this program, students must possess:

Mathematical Proficiency: Vital for calculating precise part clearances and generating accurate estimates and repair orders.
Advanced Literacy: Necessary for navigating complex technical manuals and mastering specialized industry vocabulary.
Scientific Inquiry: A strong grasp of electrical principles is essential for diagnosing high-tech vehicle components.
Professional Communication: Clear verbal skills are required to collaborate effectively with coworkers and translate technical needs for customers.

Students accepted into the AST program will have the opportunity to apply for paid apprenticeships during their first year and if selected, they will be mentored by a certified technician under the ASE framework. Many students decide to continue their paid apprenticeship during their junior or senior year, through our CTC Work-Based Learning program. Tool discounts are available through most popular brands while students remain enrolled in this program, along with several tool scholarships during their senior year. Graduates of this program will have the option to continue their education via post-secondary universities, technical colleges, trade schools, and OEM training paths.

Check out this excerpt from our textbook that explains some of the

positions and certifications in Automotive Careers!

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Course Objectives

The focus of the course is more than learning how to repair a vehicle. Although it's important to be able to read and follow the instructions during a repair, procedures are more important in automotive repair where proper repairs are necessary. In a fast paced commercial repair facility you may not always have time to stop and read every procedure before repairing the vehicle. In all cases, it's important to know as much as possible about the automotive systems used in vehicles and the basic methods and procedures in repairs. Developing problem-solving skills are necessary in resolving customer concerns. Automotive students will be responsible for ASE classroom theory, and will have the opportunity to complete over 190 ASE Maintenance and Light Repair tasks within nine areas: Automotive Fundamentals; Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission and Transaxle, Manual Drivetrain and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance. Some labs may be performed at local repair facilities during offered paid internships. Students are responsible for professional ASE work ethics and safety procedures at all times while enrolled in the Automotive Service Technology program.