Basic Automotive Service Technology CCP Overview (5463)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of occupations and careers found in the automotive service and repair industry. A combination of technical theory and practical hands-on instruction will provide students with the knowledge and skills required for entry level employment in this high wage field.
Coursework for the Basic Automotive Service Technology program prepares students for the Automotive Technician ASE (National Automotive Service Excellence) certification exams in Engine Repair (A1), Steering and Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5), and Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6). For more information please refer to www.ASE.com.
Program coursework content also covers:
Shop organization
Environmental and safety practices
Proper use of tools and equipment
Applied math and science
Employability skills
Maintenance operations and shop facilities
Entrepreneurship
Proper and safe use of tools and diagnostic equipment.
The Basic Automotive Service Technology program is certified as a Master Training Program by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) meeting national training standards in Automotive Service Excellence areas of certification: www.NATEF.org.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
- No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have completed homeschooling)
- Send request for official high school transcripts, GED, or validated foreign equivalent to the Admissions Office.
- Attend a program informational session or meet with the program advisor.
Completion Requirements
- Pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) at the 10th level for mathematics and 9th level for language and reading, or qualify for TABE exemption.
- Successfully complete all of the courses in the program.
- All financial responsibilities must be satisfied.
Program Length
The Basic Automotive Service Technology program is 1,050 hours long. The part-time program, offered in the evenings, is approximately 17 months long.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Program Director: Eligio Marquez Jr., marqueze@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3542
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, students may seek employment as entry-level automotive technicians in dealerships, independent repair shops, or fleet maintenance facilities. Students may choose to enter jobs as technicians, service advisors, parts specialists, or entrepreneurs.
Career Path Notes
This CCP program provides instruction in four areas of automobile specialization. Student competencies to exit the program for employment are established by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF)
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1,050)
Group A Automotive Services Assistor
| AER0014 | Introduction to Automotive Services (CCP) | 300 clock hours |
Group B Automotive Brake System Technician
| AER0599 | Automotive Brake Systems (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Group C Automotive Suspension and Steering Technician
| AER0499 | Automotive Steering And Suspension (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Group D Automotive Electrical and Electronic Technician
| AER0691 | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| AER0692 | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Group E Engine Repair Technician
| AER0199 | Automotive Engine Repair (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Total Clock Hours: 1050
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 300)
| AER0014 | Introduction to Automotive Services (CCP) | 300 clock hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 300)
| AER0691 | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| AER0692 | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 2 (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 150)
| AER0599 | Automotive Brake Systems (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Term Four - Fall (Year Two) (Clock Hours: 300)
| AER0499 | Automotive Steering And Suspension (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
| AER0199 | Automotive Engine Repair (CCP) | 150 clock hours |
Total Clock Hours: 1050