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Automotive Service Technology |
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This program prepares students to secure work in many different aspects of the automotive service field. Positions include general automotive technician, light or heavy-duty technician, or drivability technician.
The program meets Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards, established by the National Automobile Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and is NATEF certified. All program faculty are ASE Master certified. Training includes workshop experience. In order for students to meet NATEF requirements, students are required to purchase the applicable textbooks before attending class.
Tools are not required for program completion; however, they will be required to gain employment in the industry. Students will get special price incentives on tools as students of the Automotive Service Technology program. Many vendors participate in this program.
Gainful Employment Information
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Degree(s)/Certificate(s) Offered:
A.A.S.; Certificate
Requirements:
A.A.S.
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Level I Courses (33 credits) |
| Take THESE courses: |
| ASE 102 |
2 |
Introduction to Automotive Shop |
| ASE 110 |
3 |
Brakes I |
| ASE 120 |
2 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
| ASE 123 |
2 |
Automotive Battery, Starting & Charging Systems |
| ASE 130 |
2 |
General Engine Diagnosis |
| ASE 132 |
2 |
Ignition System Diagnosis & Repair |
| ASE 134 |
2
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Automotive Emissions |
| ASE 150 |
2 |
Automotive U-joint & Axle Shaft Service |
| ASE 160 |
1 |
Automotive Engine Removal & Installation |
| ASE 161 |
5 |
Engine Disassembly, Diagnosis, & Assembly |
| ASE 221 |
4 |
Automotive Body Electrical |
| ASE 231 |
2 |
Automotive Computers |
| ASE 233 |
4 |
Fuel Injection and Exhaust Systems |
| Level II Courses (27 credits) |
| Take THESE courses: |
| ASE 140 |
3 |
Suspension & Steering I |
| ASE 151 |
2 |
Automotive Manual Transmission/ Transaxles & Clutches |
| ASE 152 |
2 |
Differentials & 4WD/AWD Service |
| ASE 210 |
3 |
Brakes II |
| ASE 220 |
2 |
Specialized Electronics Training |
| ASE 235 |
1 |
Drivability & Diagnosis |
| ASE 240 |
3 |
Suspension & Steering II |
| ASE 250 |
1 |
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service |
| ASE 251 |
5 |
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and Assemblies |
| ASE 265 |
5 |
Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning |
| General Education Courses for A.A.S. degree (15 credits) |
| Take THESE courses: |
| BUS 115 |
3 |
Introduction to Business |
| COM 105 |
3 |
Career Communications |
| CIS 118 |
3 |
Introduction to PC Applications |
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| ENG 121 |
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English Composition I GT-CO1 |
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| HWE 122 |
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Responding to Emergencies |
| MAT 107 |
3 |
Career Mathematics |
| (Students taking the 2 credit HWE 122 will be 1 credit short of General Education Courses. Advisor will need to do a 1 credit substitution. |
75 TOTAL CREDITS
Certificate
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Level I Courses (33 credits) |
| Take THESE courses: |
| ASE 102 |
2 |
Introduction to Automotive Shop |
| ASE 110 |
3 |
Brakes I |
| ASE 120 |
2 |
Basic Automotive Electricity |
| ASE 123 |
2 |
Automotive Battery, Starting & Charging Systems |
| ASE 130 |
2 |
General Engine Diagnosis |
| ASE 132 |
2 |
Ignition System Diagnosis & Repair |
| ASE 134 |
2 |
Automotive Emissions |
| ASE 150 |
2 |
Automotive U-joint & Axle Shaft Service |
| ASE 160 |
1 |
Automotive Engine Removal & Installation |
| ASE 161 |
5 |
Engine Disassembly, Diagnosis, & Assembly |
| ASE 221 |
4 |
Automotive Body Electrical |
| ASE 231 |
2 |
Automotive Computers |
| ASE 233 |
4 |
Fuel Injection and Exhaust Systems |
| Additional Courses Required for Certificate (2 credits) |
| Take THESE courses: |
| COM 100 |
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Workplace Communication |
| MAT 178 |
1 |
Math for Industrial Trades |
35 TOTAL CREDITS
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