Automotive Service Technology
Delivery: Automotive Service Technology: Daytime classes only
Start: Automotive Service Technology Program Courses: Fall Semester only; Full-Time Only
Automotive Service Technician — Diploma (64 credits)
Basic Automotive Service — Occupational Certificate (27 credits)
Due to the high demand for this program, the college cannot guarantee that students will start their career/occupational coursework in their early semesters. Remedial courses, if needed based on assessment test scores, are usually available.
Automotive Service program courses prepare you to perform automotive repairs in the following areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Steering and Suspension, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance. Students perform various tasks according to the NATEF task list. An emphasis is placed on the development of quality work habits and ethics. The program is structured consisting of classroom lecture, lab, and live, shop work. Students are encouraged to take the ASE certification exams after they complete the appropriate training.
The Automotive Service Technology Program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Average Wage: $21.03/hour
Top Earners: $29.89/hour
(seven county metro area - www.iseek.org)
To be admitted to the program, see the “Program Admission and Registration Guide” and information on the AST webpage.
All students must meet the assessment standards as listed on the program website. Assessment testing is required in the following areas: Reading, Writing, and Math. Minimum assessment score placement in RDNG 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of C or higher; assessment score placement in Math 0030 or completion of Math 0010 with a grade of C or higher; and assessment score placement in ENGL 0090 or completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C or higher are the program prerequisites.
- Automotive Workplace Safety
- Automotive Brakes
- Steering and Suspension Systems
- Four Wheel Alignment
- Standard Drive Train
- Automotive Service
- Electrical Principles
- Body Electrical Systems
- Starting and Charging Systems
- Automatic Transmissions
- Automotive Engines
- Engine Diagnosis
- Cooling System Service
- Emission Control
- Computerized Engine Control
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Engine Performance Maintenance
- Supplemental Computer Systems
- Air Conditioning
- New Automotive Technology