Automotive Service Technology

 

 

 


Automotive Service Technology 1 & 2

The Automotive Service Technology department offers two programs: Automotive Service Technology 1 and Automotive Service Technology 2. Both programs prepare students for entry into the automotive service industry. Students study safety regulations, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment skills, and customer service. Additionally students explore the requirements of automotive service as a career as well as being a professional automotive mechanic. 

Automotive Service Technology Students

 

Automotive Service Technology 1

Program Length: 1050 hours

42 weeks
Program Number: T400700

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment and /or specialized training in the automotive industry. Continuing workforce training for persons previously or currently employed in the automotive industry is also provided.

Automotive Service Technology Classroom

 

The areas of specialization include: engine repair technician, automatic transmission and transaxle technician, manual drive train and axle technician, automotive suspension and steering technician, automotive brake system technician, automotive electrical/electronic system technician, automotive heating and air conditioning technician and automobile engine performance technician.

 

During the course of the program the student will learn to diagnose and repair:

  • Brake Hydraulic, Mechanical and ABS Systems

  • Engine Cooling, Exhaust, and Timing Belts/Chains

  • Engine Mechanical Problems to include internal component replacement

  • On Board Diagnostics Computer Controlled Systems

  • Steering and Suspension Systems

  • Automatic/Manual Transmissions and Transaxles

  • Electrical Systems

 

While at Haney Technical College students will train on a variety of shop equipment to ensure they are a well-qualified employment candidate when they graduate the program. 

Some of the equipment available for training is:

  • Digital Volt and Ohm Meters

  • OTC Genisys Scan Tools

  • Oscilloscopes for wave pattern analysis

  • Hunter Equipment Company Hawkeye Elite Alignment System

  • Snap-on Verus Pro Diagnostic Equipment

  • Consulab CL-1919-05 Ohm's Law Electrical Trainer

  • Hunter Equipment Company TCX-575 Tire Changer

  • Hunter Equipment Company RoadForce Tire Balancer DSP9700

 

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five (5) occupational completion points (OCPs). 

 Course NumberCourse TitleCourse HoursOCP
AER0014Automotive Services Assistor300 hoursA
AER0418
Automotive Brake System Technician150 hoursB
AER0453Automobile Suspension and Steering Technician
150 hoursC
AER0360Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician
300 hoursD
AER0110
Engine Repair Technician
150 hoursE
  TOTAL HOURS1050 hours 

 

Admission Requirements

Age: 16 years or older

Basic Skills:  Unless exempt, students' competency in reading, math, and language are assessed within six (6) weeks of program entry. 

Council on Occupational Education (COE) Rates
Program Completion Rate: 86%
Program Placement Rate: 100% 

 

Automotive Service Technology 2
Prerequisite - Automotive Service Technology 1 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment and /or specialized training in the automotive industry. Continuing workforce training for persons previously or currently employed in the automotive industry is also provided.

The areas of specialization include: engine repair technician, automatic transmission and transaxle technician, manual drive train and axle technician, automotive suspension and steering technician, automotive brake system technician, automotive electrical/electronic system technician, automotive heating and air conditioning technician and automobile engine performance technician.

 

Program Structure

Program Structure
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four (4) occupational completion points (OCPs).

 Course NumberCourse TitleCourse HoursOCP
AER0503Automotive Engine Performance Technician300 hoursA
AER0257
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Technician
150 hoursB
AER0274Manual Drivetrain and Axle Technician
150 hoursC
AER0172Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
300 hoursD
  TOTAL HOURS 750 hours 

 

Admission Requirements

Age: 16 years or older

Students must have successfully completed Automotive Service Technology I before being permitted to enroll in Automotive Service Technology II.

Basic Skills: Unless exempt, students' competency in reading and math are assessed within six (6) weeks of program entry. Required basic skill grade levels are: Reading 9, Math 10A, and Language 9. 

Program Advisory Estimated Entry-Level Salary Range $25,000-$50,000


 

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