Automotive Service Technology (5609)
An automotive service technician is a specialist who knows how to diagnose, repair and maintain the
ever-advancing computerized systems in today’s automobiles. The lack of qualified candidates has become so critical,
our Automotive Service Technology program has partnered with local car dealerships and garages to address the shortage of
qualified automotive technicians.
Your coursework in the Automotive program will include classroom theory and extensive hands-on lab
application. You will use the latest technology and methods to locate, diagnose and repair problems. You’ll learn to
properly service engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive trains, automotive HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning) systems, brakes, steering and suspension. Each course is designed to offer the training and information needed
to pass ASE certification testing for the covered area.
Florida Community College’s multi-million-dollar Advanced Technology Center
is one of the finest facilities of its kind in the nation. Labs are clean, air-conditioned and stocked with state-of-the-art
tools and equipment. Classrooms have overhead projectors, and each student has a computer with Internet access for research
and current automotive repair database information.
Employers contact us daily for talented candidates. Many
are willing to hire students part-time while they are in school. It is possible to earn an income and gain on-the-job
experience while completing your education.
The job rate is expected to grow
as much as 20% annually. This certificate program prepares you for immediate employment. The Automotive program has a better
than 90% annual placement record for graduates.
Graduates with internship experience enter the field at
about $30,000 a year. Certified technicians with experience begin at about $40,000.
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.
Estimated cost of tuition is $3,492 (for Florida residents, as
of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (materials, fees, textbooks).
Automotive Service Technology (5609)
Curriculum
| Professional Courses |
Contact Hours |
Workforce Credits |
| *VPI 0100 |
Basic Reading Skills |
|
|
| *VPI 0200 |
Basic Mathematical Skills |
|
|
| *VPI 0300 |
Basic Language Skills |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| AER 0930 |
Postsecondary Internship (optional) |
|
| |
|
|
|
| AER 0001 |
Introduction to Automotive
Technology |
135 |
4.5 |
or AER 0936 Technical Career
Exploration |
30 |
1.0 |
and AER 0010 Beginning Automotive
Service Technology |
105 |
3.5 |
| AER 0005 |
Basic Automotive Concepts I |
142 |
4.5 |
| AER 0006 |
Basic Automotive Concepts II |
143 |
5.0 |
| AER 0300 |
Electrical Systems I |
117 |
4.0 |
| 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
Sytems |
135 |
4.5 |
| AER 0230 |
Manual Drive Trains and Axles |
135 |
4.5 |
| AER 0254 |
Automotive Transmissions
and Transaxles I |
92 |
3.0 |
| AER 0255 |
Automotive Transmissions
and Transaxles II |
93 |
3.0 |
| AER 0301 |
Electrical Systems II |
118 |
4.0 |
| AER 0501 |
Engine Performance I |
142 |
4.5 |
| AER 0502 |
Engine Performance II |
143 |
5.0 |
| |
Total Contact Hours |
1,800 |
60.0 |
*Students who have satisfactory test scores
are not required to take these courses.
