The Automotive Services Technology (AST) program
provides the practical and technical skills needed to enter the automotive
repair job market, continue a course of study in the field, or pursue
a career such as auto specialist line technician, service manager, shop
foreman, or owner.
Automobile technicians face a challenging future in
the automotive field due to the increased complexity of the electronic
controlled components; and each year the models that manufacturers produce
must meet the public demand for better fuel economy and controlled emissions.
The United Tribes Technical College automotive training facility is
equipped with state-of-the-art equipment used in major dealership and
repair facilities.
Summer training sessions are required by the program
to allow students to meet the minimum hours of training required by
the National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation (NATEF). Upon completion of the hours of each
course the students are qualified to take the Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) certification test which is a nationally recognized technician
certification.
Associate of Applied Science Degree program
73 credits (4 semesters & 1 summer)
Required Courses-
| FOUN 107 |
College Success |
1 credit |
| FOUN 207 |
Career Success |
2 credits |
| COMM 106 |
Speech |
3 credits |
| ENGL 110 |
Composition |
3 credits |
| HUM 101 |
Humanities |
3 credits |
| PSY 101 |
Intro to Psychology |
3 credits |
| MTH |
(as advised) |
3 credits |
| CHMA 102 |
Chemical Awareness |
1 credit |
| CS 101 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 credits |
| PE 101 |
First Aid/CPR |
1 credit |
| AST 101 |
Intro to Automotive Service |
1 credit |
| AST 102 |
Engine Repair |
5 credits |
| AST 103 |
Manual Drive Trains/Axles |
5 credits |
| AST 104 |
Automotive Brakes |
4 credits |
| AST 105 |
Electrical Systems |
7 credits |
| AST 200 |
Adv. Automotive Systems |
8 credits |
| AST 201 |
Engine Performance |
10 credits |
| AST 202 |
Suspension and Steering |
4 credits |
| AST 203 |
Automatic Trans./Transaxles |
4 credits |
| AST 204 |
Heating & Air Conditioning |
2 credits |
The courses listed above and the general
education requirements are required for graduation with an Automotive
Service Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree.
The curriculum is NATEF
based and is recognized as state-of-the-art in automotive repair.
Government sources say the United States will need 32,000
new technicians every year just to keep up with the demand; the qualified
repair technician is assured full-time work and favorable income.
