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Automotive Repair Technology
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Industry Description The ability to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately requires good reasoning ability and a thorough knowledge of automobiles. Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that have gasoline engines. There is a tremendous demand for well-trained Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified automotive technicians. The increasing sophistication of automotive technology now requires workers who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components while maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools. Service technicians use a variety of tools in their work-power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches to remove bolts quickly; machine tools like lathes and grinding machines to rebuild brakes; welding and flame-cutting equipment to remove and repair exhaust systems, and jacks and hoists to lift cars and engines. Department Overview Automotive Repair Technology provides intensive career preparation through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on application. The program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), and is led by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master certified instructors. Instructors provide students the fundamental knowledge and experience needed to become entry level technicians in the automotive industry. The Automotive Repair Technology curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members annually. The Automotive Repair Technology program maintains an active Skills USA (VICA) student leadership organization and an Automotive Technology club. Degrees Students may earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Automotive Repair Technology upon completion of the two-year program of study. An Automotive Repair Technology Certificate, is available upon completion of the first year of study in the program. Students who earn their AAAS in Automotive Repair Technology may also earn a dual degree in Diesel Technology or Auto Body Repair Technology. Please speak with your instructor about the required and specific classes needed. Career Opportunities Scholarships Frank Brotherton Memorial Scholarship in Automotive Technology
Dayl and Doris Graves Automotive Technology Scholarship Entrance Requirements It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement and paying a priority list fee to determine specific quarter start in the program. Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter, however, due to course sequencing it is recommended to begin in the fall. A placement test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program. For more information, please contact Jim Haun 509.527.4693, james.haun@wwcc.edu Other Information For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp. |