Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.

This program is designed to meet the demand for trained automotive technicians. The student participates in hands-on experiences in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing automobiles. Learning is reinforced by a work-site cooperative employment experience at a local automotive company.

This program is offered in the evening on a part-time basis only.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and repair various automotive systems.
• Identify specifications related to the inspection, repair, and adjustment of automotive systems.
• Use various test equipment to diagnose and repair defects.
• Apply basic electrical theory using wiring diagrams and schematics to diagnose and repair automotive electrical circuits.
• Explain the operation of, and perform service on automatic and manual transmissions and transaxles, and differentials.
• Analyze defects of automotive air conditioning and climate control systems and identify necessary preventative maintenance or corrective repairs.
• Discuss the theory of alignment, braking, suspension and steering systems, problem diagnosis and correction of braking, suspension, steering, and alignment problems.