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Automotive Service Technology

T400700 / T400800





PROGRAM LENGTH
The program takes about 1 ½ years (1800 hours) to complete.
Automotive Service Technology 1: 1050 hrs.
Technology 2:   750 hrs.

Class times vary.

ENTRANCE/EXIT REQUIREMENTS
Student's competency in math, language, and reading is pre-assessed. Required basic skills grade levels are: Reading-9; Math-10; and Language-9 and must be met by program completion.

ENTRANCE DATEs
Start dates for NEW students:

  1. 9/15/2010
  2. 12/1/2010
  3. 4/20/2011

For more details on additional course start dates, contact an SCTI counselor for more information -(see below) 

HOW TO REGISTER
Call an SCTI counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.





Auto meterAutomotive Service Technology prepares you for entry-level careers in all eight areas of specialization listed by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence...

  1. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  2. Brakes
  3. Electrical/Electronic Systems
  4. Engine Performance
  5. Engine Repair
  6. Heating and Air Conditioning
  7. Manual Drive Train and Axles
  8. Suspension and Steering

You can specialize in one or more of these eight A.S.E. areas. Training begins with Automotive CORE, which stresses the scientific method of problem solving.

The Automotive Technology program is...

  • Accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (N.A.T.E.F)
  • Designated as a satellite training facility for AC Delco
  • Part of a two-year A.S. degreed program called ATEP (Automotive Technical Education Program), through a  partnership with area automotive dealers, and independent auto repair facilities (The program has a full articulation with Manatee Community College.)

CONTENT

  • Automotive Technology Assistant (CORE)
  • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • Brakes
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Engine Performance
  • Engine Repair
  • Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • Suspension and Steering
  • Employability Skills
  • Principles of Entrepreneurship

Course CODECourse titleHours
AER0014 Automobile Service Assistor 300
AER0503 Automotive Engine Performance Technician 300

AER0418

Automotive Brake System Technician

150

AER0453

Automobile Suspension and Steering Technician

150

AER0172

Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician

150

AER0274

Manual Drivetrain and Axle Technician

150

AER0257

Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Technician

150

AER0110

Engine Repair Technician

150
AER0360 Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician 300

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY BOOKS & SUPPLIES

SkillsUSA Inc. is an integral part of the program and reinforces specific career and technical skills.

"I came from Michigan to pursue my dream, a career in the automotive field. I heard that SCTI offered one of the best programs in the nation! I'm glad I made the move."

                                                        Cecil Day, Jr.
                                                        Automotive Service Technology Graduate  

 

Last updated: 8/4/2010 7:48:22 AM