Program description
If you want to excel in the automotive industry, the Automotive Service Technology program at Century College can help you realize your dreams. The program focuses on developing quality work habits and ethics through a blend of classroom lecture, lab and live shop work, which will provide you with quality, up-to-date training and opportunities.
The program is evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Program goals are to develop professional and employable automotive technicians by:
- Providing training that meets employers needs.
- Providing training necessary to develop job entry skills.
- Developing a professional attitude and appearance.
- Developing quality work habits and ethical practices.
- Developing critical thinking and diagnostic skills.
- Repairing vehicles to industry standards.
- Encouraging students to become ASE certified.
- Developing knowledge of safety issues in the workplace.
- Providing knowledge of hazardous materials and environmental issues.
You’ll have the opportunity to perform various automotive repairs according to the program task list. As you progress through the program, you are encouraged to take the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests in these areas:
- Engine repair
- Automatic trans/transaxle
- Manual drive train and axles
- Suspension and steering
- Brakes
- Electrical/electronic systems
- Heating and air conditioning
- Engine performance
Program points of pride
The Automotive Service Technology Program has been evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Occupational trends
Employment Potential. Data provided by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development states that automotive occupations are expected to grow at 17% in Minnesota between 2000 and 2010. This corresponds to about 2,400 jobs.
Book list
- Instructor: Tim Micko
- AST 1040, 1050, 1060, and 1070
- Automotive Service Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair
- Tim Gilles (Third Edition)
- Copyright 2008
- Instructor: Tom Chall
- AST 2000 and 2010
- Automotive Service Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair
- Tim Gilles (Third Edition)
- Copyright 2008
- AST 2020, 2030, and 2040
- Automotive Electricity and Electronics
- Al Santini
- ISBN # 1-4018-1394-1
- Copyright 2004
- Instructor: Bob Olson
- AST 1000, 1010, 1020, 1030, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2080, and 2090
- Automotive Service Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair
- Tim Gilles (Third Edition)
- Copyright 2008
Required tool list:
- Pliers 7-8"
- Standard Flare Nut Wrench Set (3/8" - 7/8")
- Needle Nose Pliers 8"
- Metric Flare Nut Wrench Set (9mm - 18mm)
- Arc Joint Pliers 10"
- Standard and Phillips Screwdriver Set
- Side Cutter 7-8"
- Torx Screwdriver Set (T10 - T30)
- Wire Crimper/Stripper
- Punch and Chisel Set (pin, starting, center)
- Pocket Rule
- Soft Faced Hammer
- Circuit Tester
- Ball Peen Hammer 24 oz
- Scribe - two points, straight & 90 degree
- Feeler Gauge Set (angle type)
- Blow Gun (Meet OSHA standard)
- Spark Plug Gap Tool
- Safety Glasses (OSHA - Z87)
- Spark Plug Sockets 13/16" and 5/8"
- Brake Spring Pliers
- Locking Jaw Pliers/Vise Grip 8"- 10"
- Brake Retaining Spring Tool
- Tire Pressure Gauge
- Brake Adjusting Tool
- Tire Valve Stem Tool
- Brake Bleeder Wrench 1/4 & 3/8
- Ignition Spark Tester
- 3/8" Drive Allen bit sockets 1/4, 5/16, 3/8
- Magnetic Pickup Tool
- 3/8" Drive Torx bit sockets T-40, T-45, T-50
- Plastic Handle Pry bar 18"(angled end)
- 1/2" Drive Breaker Bar 18"
- Gasket Scraper
- 1/2" Drive Extensions 3"- 6"- 18"
- 1/2" Drive Impact Standard Shallow Socket Set (7/16" - 1 1/16", 6 point)
- 1/2" Drive Impact Metric Shallow Socket Set (13mm - 27mm, 6 point)
- 3/8" to 1/2" Drive adapter
- 3/8" Drive Flex Head Ratchet
- 3/8" Drive Extensions 3"- 6"- 10"
- 3/8" Drive U-joint
- 3/8" Drive Standard Shallow and Deep Socket Set (3/8" - 13/16", 6 point)
- 3/8" Drive Metric Shallow and Deep Socket Set (10mm - 19mm, 6 point)
- 1/4" Drive Standard Shallow Socket Set (3/16" - 9/16", 6 point)
- 1/4" Drive Standard Deep Socket Set (5/16"- 1/2", 6 point)
- 1/4" Drive Metric Shallow Socket Set (5mm - 14mm, 6 point)
- 1/4" Drive Metric Deep Socket Set (8mm - 13mm, 6 point)
- 1/4" Drive Ratchet
- 1/4" Drive Extensions 1"- 3"- 6"
- 1/4" Drive U-joint
- Standard Combination Wrench Set (5/16" - 1")
- Metric Combination Wrench Set (7mm - 19mm)
- Roller Cabinet
Admission requirements
All students are required to complete a program application and meet the assessment requirements and conditions as stated in the application. Assessment testing will be conducted in the following areas: mathematics, writing and reading. All application requirements must be met before entering the Automotive Service Program.
Applications
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Affiliations
What is ASE?
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a nationally recognized organization. ASE's mission is to improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.