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Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50054
Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
This program of study prepares individuals for employment in the automotive service industry as automotive technicians. Upon completion, students should be prepared for Automotive Service Excellence certification and ready for employment in the automotive industry.
Limited Enrollment Program:
Contact the Transportation Division Office for program admission requirements at extension 50054.
Students in the Ford Automotive Student Service Training (ASSET) option are required to be sponsored by a qualified dealership or repair facility prior to registration. Contact the program advisor or the Automotive Systems Technology Department Chair for additional information. Academic requirements for the certificate programs are the same as those required for the degree programs.
The Ford option requires enrolled students to participate in cooperative experiences each semester. The cooperative experiences vary in length and take place at the sponsoring dealerships and/or automotive repair facilities.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Automotive Systems Technology–Ford Option degree, the graduate should be able to:
- Troubleshoot suspension and steering systems.
- Troubleshoot brake systems for safety issues.
- Diagnose electrical and electronic systems.
- Analyze climate control systems.
- Evaluate engine performance systems.
- Demonstrate compliance with personal and environmental practices as applicable to the automotive industry.
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