AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY - CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Florida Program Number: I470608 Total Hours: 1620 Hours

MISSION:
The mission of the Automotive Program is to prepare students for employment and/or specialized training in the automotive industry.

DESCRIPTION:
This program prepares students for employment and/or specialized training in the automotive industry. The instruction, course of study, facilities, and equipment of this institution, have been evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (N.A.T.E.F.) and meet the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Standards of Quality (ASE) for the training of Automobile Technicians in the following areas:  Engine Repair, Electrical Systems, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Heating & Air Conditioning, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Front End, Brakes and Engine Performance.

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:
The State of Florida requires students to meet a basic skills requirement prior to program completion. Tools are necessary for employment.  The basic skills grade levels for this program are: Mathematics 10.0, Language 9.0, Reading 9.0.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER:
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is an option after one (1) year of employment experience.  A written test must be passed to obtain certification.  College credit may be available for ASE certification.  NATEF approved.

JOB TRAINING INCLUDES: Occupational Completion Points (OCP)
OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles.

Local employers have verified that the range of wages that can be reasonably expected by students who enter this field upon completion of the program is:

From $25,000 annually to $27,000 annually
(Based on year-round, full time employment)

OCP A: Automotive Lube Technician (CORE) (135 Hours) Demonstrate proficiency in the equipment skills and safety regulation Demonstrate proficiency in appropriate math skills Demonstrate proficiency in appropriate understanding of basic science Demonstrate proficiency in employability skills Demonstrate proficiency in appropriate communication skills Demonstrate proficiency in understanding entrepreneurship Demonstrate proficiency in acceptable employee behavior in the automotive industry Demonstrate proficiency in routine maintenance and consumer services AKA Light Line AKA General Service OCP B: Automotive Services Assistor (Portfolio) Demonstrate proficiency in routine maintenance and consumer services OCP C: Engine Repair Technician (135 Hours) Demonstrate proficiency in engine theory and repairs Cylinder head and valve train diagnosis and repair Engine block diagnosis and repair Lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repairs Remove and reinstall engine assemble front wheel drive and rear wheel drive OCP D: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician (135 Hours) Demonstrate proficiency in the operation and servicing of automatic transmisssion/transaxle Transmisssion and transaxle maintenance and adjustment In-vehicle transmission and transaxle repair Off-vehicle transmisssion and transaxle repair Oil pump and converter Gear train, shafts, bushings and case Friction and reaction units

OCP E: Manual Drivetrain & Axle Technician (135 Hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in the operation and servicing of manual and drive trains and axles
• Transmission diagnosis and repair
• Transaxle diagnosis and repair
• Drive and half shaft universal and constant-velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair
• Rear axle diagnosis and repair; ring and pinion gears and differential case assembly
• Limited slip differential
• Four-wheel drive/All-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair

OCP F: Automotive Suspension & Steering Technician (135 Hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in the operation of steering, suspension and wheel systems
• Suspension systems diagnosis and repair; front suspensions
• Rear Suspensions
• Wheel bearing and shock absorber service
• Wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair
• Wheel and tire diagnosis and repair

OCP G: Automotive Brake System Technician (135 Hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in the operation and servicing of automotive brake system
• Drum brake diagnosis and repair
• Disc brake diagnosis and repair
• Power assist units diagnosis and repair
• Parking brake and brake warning systems diagnosis and repair
• Anti-lock brake system

OCP H: Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician (270 Hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing/troubleshooting electrical/electronic components related to power train
• Battery diagnosis and service
• Starting system diagnosis and repair
• Charging system diagnosis and repair 
• Lighting systems diagnosis and repairs 
• Gauges, warning devices and driver information systems diagnosis and repair
• Horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and repair 
• Accessories diagnosis and repair

OCP I: Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Technician (135 Hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in heating, air conditioning and engine cooling systems
• Refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair compressor and clutch
• Evaporator, receiver/drier, condensor, etc.
• Heating and engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair
• Operating systems and related control diagnosis and repair
• Vacuum/Mechanical 
• Automatic and semi-automatic temperature controls
• Refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling

OCP J: Automotive Engine Performance Technician (135 Hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in engine performance services
• Computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair
• Ignition system diagnosis and repair
• Fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair
• Emissions control systems diagnosis and repair positive crankcase ventilation
• Exhaust gas recirculation
• Exhaust gas treatment
• Intake air temperature controls
• Early fuel evaporation (intake manifold temperature) controls
• Evaporative emissions controls
  
• Engine-related service