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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY - CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Florida Program Number: I470608
Total Hours: 1620 Hours |
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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
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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
Instructor: David
Debelius
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Phone: 407.251.6000 Ext.
2346 |
E-mail: debelid@ocps.net |
Instructor: Geoff
Moehl
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Phone: 407.251.6000 Ext.
2345 |
E-mail: moehlg@ocps.net |
Instructor: Dean
Richardson
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Phone: 407.251.6000 Ext.
2442 |
E-mail: richarh2@ocps.net |
Instructor: Patrick
Venezia
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Phone: 407.251.6000 Ext.
2349 |
E-mail: venezip@ocps.net |
Instructor: James
Zink
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Phone: 407.251.6000 Ext.
2725 |
E-mail: zinkj@ocps.net |
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