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Automotive Service Technology Program

Program NATEF/ASE Master Certified

 

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The Coffeyville Community College Automotive Technology Program offers career-oriented automotive repair training in an authentic shop environment.

 

Training covers four of the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification areas:

 

• Automotive Electrical Systems
• Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment
• Automotive Brakes
• Automotive Engine Performance

Students receive technical training to enter the industry as entry level automotive service and diagnostic technicians. Through instruction and practice, students learn to repair the complex mechanical, electronic, and computerized systems of today's automobiles and light trucks.

 

Career opportunities in the automotive industry include dealerships, fleets, and independent repair shops.

 

Students in Automotive Service Technology receive hands-on training in a shop environment, combined with classroom instruction. Training will be provided in automotive systems theory, service, repair, encompassing the operation, and service of all systems of the automobile.

Program highlights

 

• 9 month program
• Strong job market outlook
• Opportunity to participate in state and national competitions through SkillsUSA student organization
• All hours earned in the certification program count toward an Associates of Applied Science
• Technical Scholarships are available (call for more information)

Program Information

 

Admission Requirements

Compass Testing

Employment Potential

Instructional Staff

Program Goals

Technical Scholarships

Tool List

Tuition and Fees

Helpful Automotive Links

SkillsUSA

 

For additional information contact our instructor:

 

Jeffrey Phillips

Automotive Service Technology

jeffp@coffeyville.edu

 

Columbus Technical Campus

509 W. Elm Street

Columbus, KS  66725

620.429.3896 or 800.208.8324

 

Recommended Automotive Service Technology Courses

 

(Secondary and Postsecondary Programs)

To complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree, the student must complete the technical program and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee. The Automotive Service Technology credit hours and the general education credit hours must total at least 64 credit hours.

Associate in Applied Science Degree

 

Students completing a technical program may desire to seek the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree.  In addition to completing a technical program, this degree also requires the completion of 18 hours in general education.  Complete degree requirements are available at this link.

Description of Courses

 

ASTC-107 Shop Math and Communications I.  2 Hours (45 Contact Hours).  The basics of written communication, shop math, geometry and reading are taught using computerized software and classroom instruction.  Work ethics are also addressed.  Math skills are applied to checking accounts, gross earnings, payroll deduction, employee compensations and personal finance.

 

ASTC-133.  Automotive Steering and Suspension I.  5 Hours (140 Contact Hours).  This course is designed to provide theory and principles of operation of the automotive chassis and steering systems.  Students will be provided specialized training in chassis repair with diagnosis and safety procedures.  Four-wheel alignment will be taught.

 

ASTC-137.  Automotive Brakes I.  5 Hours (140 Contact Hours).  The student will learn safety, theory, service and repair of automotive brake systems and their components.  Emphasis is on hydraulic and antilock brake systems (ABS) including the repair of master cylinders and brake boosters, caliper rebuild, and brake drum and rotor machining.

 

ASTC-143.  Automotive Electrical Systems I.  6 Hours (163 Contact Hours).  The student will learn safety, basic theory of electricity, how to read and interpret wiring diagrams and how to diagnose and repair individual electrical systems on vehicles.  These systems include batteries, starting, charging, lights, horn, electric windows, power seats and all other electrical systems installed on vehicles.

 

ASTC-207.  On-the-Job Training (OJT or OJT Equivalent).  Up to 4 Hours (0-195 Contact Hours).  Students demonstrating excellent attendance, attitude and mastery of core curriculum competencies may be considered for on-the-job training experience.  Through the cooperation of local businesses, students are given the opportunity to apply the skills required for their future career.  Class attendance is also required.

 

ASTC-211.  Automotive Engine Performance I.  6 Hours (163 Contact Hours).  Students will learn safety, theory and procedures to properly diagnose and repair problems that may exist in the fuel, ignition, exhaust, emission control and electronically controlled ignition and computerized systems.  Emphasis is placed on developing a comprehensive understanding of all electronic components and systems with special emphasis on problem diagnosis.

 

ASTC-217 Shop Math and Communications II.  2 Hours (45 Contact Hours).  Work ethics, customer communication, employability, resume writing, job applications, and interviewing techniques are taught to aid the student in successfully competing for an automotive service entry-level position.

 

ASTC-223.  Automotive Electrical Systems II.  6 Hours (162 Contact Hours).  This course is a continuation of Automotive Electrical Systems I. The student will learn and apply safety, basic theory of electricity, how to read and interpret wiring diagrams and how to diagnose and repair individual electrical systems on vehicles.  These systems include batteries, starting, charging, lights, horn, electric windows, power seats and all other electrical systems installed on vehicles.

 

ASTC-233.  Automotive Steering and Suspension II.  5 Hours (140 Contact Hours).  This course is a continuation of Automotive Steering and Suspension I.  Students will learn and apply theory and principles of operation of the automotive chassis and steering systems.  Students will be provided specialized training in chassis repair with diagnosis and safety procedures.  Four-wheel alignment will be taught.

 

ASTC-237.  Automotive Brakes II.  5 Hours (140 Contact Hours).  This course is a continuation of Automotive Brakes I. The student will learn and apply safety, theory, service and repair of automotive brake systems and their components.  Emphasis is on hydraulic and antilock brake systems (ABS) including the repair of master cylinders and brake boosters, caliper rebuild, and brake drum and rotor machining.

 

ASTC-280.  Automotive Engine Performance II.  6 Hours (162 Contact Hours).  This course is a continuation of Automotive Engine Performance I. Students will learn and apply safety, theory and procedures to properly diagnose and repair problems that may exist in the fuel, ignition, exhaust, emission control and electronically controlled ignition and computerized systems.  Emphasis is placed on developing a comprehensive understanding of all electronic components and systems with special emphasis on problem diagnosis.

Employment Potential

 

Well trained technicians are getting harder to find. CCC Automotive Service Technology is constantly improving to meet the needs of industry by training qualified entry level technicians to keep industry striving. As demand goes up, a well-trained technician is irreplaceable, and the employment potential is unlimited. Opportunities should be very good for automotive service technicians and mechanics with diagnostic and problem-solving skills and knowledge of electronics and mathematics. Over the 2002-12 period, population growth will boost demand for motor vehicles, which will require regular maintenance and service. Growth of the labor force and in the number of families in which both spouses need vehicles to commute to work will contribute to increased vehicle sales and employment in this industry. Automobile technicians and mechanics can expect to find employment in a variety of location such as:

 

• Repair shops
• Automobile dealerships
• Transportation companies
• Automobile manufacturing factories

Wages for automotive technicians vary by location, but average between $10.00 and $25.00 per hour. For additional information, visit the U.S. Department of labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupation Handbook.

Program Goals

 

Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:

 

• Provide fundamentals of basic engine principles, operations, and maintenance
• Provide knowledge of principles, operation, diagnosis, and service of disc brakes, drum brakes, and ABS systems
• Provide knowledge of principles, operations, diagnosis, and service of automotive electrical systems, and wiring diagrams
• Provide knowledge of principles, operations, diagnosis, and service of engine performance problems with diagnostic equipment such as scanners and analyzers
• Demonstrate shop procedures and repair procedures with the correct tools and equipment in a safe environmentally friendly manner
• Provide training to develop mathematical, along with oral and written communication skills to problem solve effectively in an automotive repair shop

Tool Requirements

 

Cost of tools are the responsibility of the Students