Automotive Service Technology - 1800 hours: (Also Available online!)
The Automotive Service Technology program prepares students for employment as automotive technicians by providing them with state-of-the-art automotive service repair techniques. Technical training is provided in the classroom and in the lab on both foreign and domestic vehicles.
Included in this NATEF Certified Program are the following ASE Certification subjects:
• Electrical Systems
• Engine Theory and Repair
• Engine Performance
• Manual Drivelines and Axles
• Automatic Transmissions,
• Brake Systems
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Steering/Suspension Systems
Introduction and routine maintenance subjects are also included.
This competency-based Automotive Service Technology program combines theory and real-life working conditions to provide an effective beginning for students who wish to become certified automotive service technicians. Graduates typically find employment as apprentices or beginning technicians in automotive dealerships and independent repair shops.
A typical schedule of courses for daytime is as follows:
Day Automotive Service Technology
Full Time Part Time
HOURS 6 hours per day 3 hours per day
WHEN 5 days per week 5 days per week
HOW LONG 30 hours per week 15 hours per week
1 year, 5 months 2 years, 10 months
approx. 1800 total hours
Monday through Friday 7am to 1:45pm 7am to 10am, 10:45am to 1:45pm
COURSE ROTATION SEQUENCE - DAYS
7am -10am 10:45am - 1:45pm
Term 1A Term 1B
Introduction to Automotive Technology – OCP A Routine Maintenance and Services – OCP B
Approx. 135 hours Approx. 135 hours
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Term 2A Term 2B
Engine Theory and Repair I – OCP C (PART 1) Engine Theory and Repair II – OCP C (PART 2)
Approx. 135 hours Approx. 135 hours (ETR total - approx. 270)
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Term 3A Term 3B
Electricity and Electronics I – OCP H (PART 1) Electricity and Electronics II– OCP H (PART 2)
Approx. 135 hours Approx. 135 hours (EE total - approx. 270)
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Term 4A Term 4B
Steering, Suspension, and Wheel Systems – OCP F Automatic Transmissions - OPC D (PART 1)
Approx. 135 hours Approx. 135 hours
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Term 5A Term 5B
Powertrain and Driveline Diagnosis – OCP E Manual Drivelines and Axles - OCP E (PART 1)
Approx. 135 hours Approx. 135 hours
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Term 6A Term 6B
Engine Performance Service I – OCP J (PART 1) Engine Performance Service II – OCP J (PART 2)
Approx. 135 hours Approx. 135 hours (EPS total - approx. 270)
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Term 7A Term 7B
Brake Systems – OCP G Heating and Air Conditioning – OCP I
Approx. 135 hours Approx. 135 hours
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Note: At the end of Term 7, first period terms are switched with second period terms to enable a student to complete the program on a part time basis, if necessary.