Welding
Automotive Service Technology
Career Certificate
CIP Code: 470604 / SOC Code: 49-3023

Program Description

The Automotive Service Technology program offers studetns a curriculum that reflects current industry standards. The curriculum will provide students with the necessary experiences, including knowledge of all automatic systems, tools and equipment, as well as proper troubleshooting and repair techniques, to become enjoyable in the the automotive repair industry.

The Automotive Service Technology program will provide students with the knowledge of workplace hazards so students will be able to work safely in the automotive industyr, and will strive to instill in students a professional work ethic so that employers will have the personnel who have the character quality and soft skills to meet their needs.

Entering students are required to complete ORT100. Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.

COM100 - Introductory Technical English I
MAH101 - Introductory Mathematics I
AUM101 - Fundamentals of Automotive Technology
AUM110 - Electrical and Electronic Systems I
AUM121 - Braking Systems
AUM122 - Steering, Suspension & Alignment
AUM124 - Engine Repair I
AUM130 - Drive Train & Axles
AUM133 - Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning
AUM182 - Special Topics
AUM210 - Electrical & Electronic Sytems II
AUM224 - Manual Transmission & Transaxle
AUM230 - Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
AUM239 - Engine Perfromance
AUM246 - Automotive Emissions
AUM244 - Engine Performance II
AUM Electives
Total Semester Credit Hours...................59

A high school diploma or GED is not required for admission to this program. Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll.

Transfer Credit: Students may receive up to one semester of Advanced Placement for Career Technical coursework completed at another institution.

Program Costs Program Cost Per Student

Tuition: $7,200

Tool Cost: $1,800

Other Costs (books & supplies): $200

Total Cost: $9,200

Career Completion Rates

Program Completion Rate:

Graduates: 0

On-Time Graduates: 0

On-Time Graduation Rate: 0%

Job Placement Rate: 0%
(0 out of 0 students)
(employed within 3 months after program completion)

Loan DebtMedian Loan Debt Incurred by Students

Loan Debt incurred for this program: $15,640.00

 


WorkAutomotive Service Technology Career Info

-Automotive Service Technology Occupations List
-Summary Report
-Occupation Profile for the State of Alabama
-Occupational Outlook
(Links Above to U.S. Department of Labor O*Net Site and the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website)

 

Program Advisors
E. Reid - (256-331-5231) -ereid@nwscc.edu
J. Hackworth - (256-331-5335) - joehackworth@nwscc.edu

The above information is provided in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education's Gainful Employment Regulations.
Updated: 6-28-11