Automotive Service Technology (5609)
Following this program, you’ll have the
green light to enter a well-paid career as a car and light truck
service technician at a local dealership, garage or other auto
repair facility.
You’ll learn to diagnose and repair engines;
fuel, electrical, cooling, brake, drive train and suspension systems;
and automatic and manual transmissions. Troubleshooting skills,
and service and maintenance of domestic and import automobiles
are covered. Individuals previously or currently employed in these
occupations can benefit from this up-to-date supplemental training,
which includes class and shop experience. If you want to concentrate
on one area, there are exit points in the program.
Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in
basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores
on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students in this
program should be advised by the instructor or the program manager
before enrolling in courses. For information call 904.633.8334.
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
AER 0930 Postsecondary Internship (Optional)
AER 0001 Introduction to Automotive Technology (135/4.5)
AER 0005 Basic Automotive Concepts I (142/4.5)
AER 0006 Basic Automotive Concepts II (143/5)
AER 0300 Electrical Systems I (117/4)
AER 0590 Engines (135/4.5)
AER 0414 Brake Systems (135/4.5)
AER 0452 Steering and Suspension Systems (135/4.5)
AER 0170 Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (135/4.5)
AER 0230 Manual Drive Trains and Axles (135/4.5)
AER 0254 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles I (92/3)
AER 0255 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles II (93/3)
AER 0301 Electrical Systems II (118/4)
AER 0501 Engine Performance I (142/4.5)
AER 0502 Engine Performance II (143/5)
Total Program Hours: 1,800 contact hours (60 workforce credits)
*Students who have satisfactory test scores
are not required to take these courses.
Estimated cost of tuition is $3,300 (for Florida residents, as
of 7/04)
