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.
Certificate program
45 credits (2 semesters & 1 summer)
Required Courses-
| FOUN
107 |
College Success |
1 credit |
| FOUN
207 |
Career Success |
2 credits |
| ENGL
103 |
English Essentials |
3 credits |
| MTH
101 |
General Math |
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 |
The courses listed above and the
general education requirements are required
for graduation with an Automotive Service Technician Certificate.
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.
