Associate of Science in Automotive Service Technology

The Associate of Science program in Automotive Service Technology General and Master Service Technician Tracks offers students both a comprehensive general education as well as advanced technical training in all automotive systems to include: Brakes, Electrical/Electronics, Engine Performance, Suspension & Steering, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, Engine Repair, Manual Drive Trains & Axles, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Advanced Engine Performance. 

Upon completion students will be prepared for all eight content area certification examinations 
administered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
 

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

Upon successful completion of the AS in Automotive Service Technology program, students will be able to:

1. Identify the purpose and proper functioning of the core components of an automotive engine.
2. Perform a cylinder compression cranking test and interpret results.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.
4. Conduct a performance test of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
5. Conduct failure analysis on automatic and/or manual transmissions and/or transaxles.
6. Perform service and maintenance of components on the brake, steering, and suspension systems.

Course Sequence by Semester General Service Technician Track

Course Sequence by Semester Master Service Technician Track