Certificate in Automotive Service Technology

The Certificate program in Automotive Service Technology General and Master Service Technician Tracks offers students comprehensive advanced technical training in automotive systems to include: Brakes, Electrical/Electronics, Engine Performance, Suspension & Steering, Automatic Transmissions and Trans-Axles, Engine Repair, Manual Drive Trains & Axles, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Advanced Engine Performance.

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

General Service and Master Service Technician Tracks Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Automotive Service Technology General Service Technician or Master Service Technician 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 multi-meter (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 manual transmissions and transaxles.
6. Perform service and maintenance of components on the brake, steering, and suspension systems.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technician Track Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Automotive Service Technology Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technician program, students will be able to:

• Perform high voltage disconnect procedure and reconnect/enable high voltage system.
• Describe the regenerative braking process.
• Diagnose problems caused by damaged or failed harnesses, connectors, and terminals.
• Explain the concept of an electric transaxle system.