Automotive Technology - J F Drake State Technical College

Automotive Technology from J F Drake State Technical College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description The Automotive Mechanics Technology Program is a certificate curriculum designed to provide the necessary educational background and practical training to repair today's automobiles and light trucks. Theoretical knowledge and practical experience are combined to provide students with the occupational skills needed to be successful. Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity or alternative fuels such as ethanol. Automotive service technicians' and mechanics' responsibilities have evolved from simple mechanical repairs to high-level technology-related work. The increasing sophistication of automobiles requires workers who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components while maintaining their skills with traditional handtools. Today, integrated electronic systems and complex computers regulate vehicles and their performance while on the road. Technicians must have an increasingly broad knowledge of how vehicles complex components work and interact. They also must be able to work with electronic diagnostic equipment and digital manuals and reference materials. Career Opportunities Graduates of the Automotive Mechanics Technology Program can become employed as a Repair Service Estimator, Automotive Service Writer, Auto Repair Technician , Shop Foreman or Specialty Shop Technician. Skills Needed Successful Automotive Technicians must possess strong communication and analytical skills, mechanical aptitude, good computer skills, the ability to read and interpret service manuals, an interest in keeping abreast of new technology and a special desire to learn new service and repair procedures. Career Entry Certificate ? Automotive Technology Areas I-IV are general education requirements. Area I English/Communications Area II Humanities/Fine Arts Area III Natural Sciences/Math/Computer Science Area VI Core/Technical Concentration (sample topics listed below) Auto Technology Electrical & Electronic Systems Braking Systems Steering & Suspension Engine Repair I & II Drive Train & Axles Motor Vehicle A/C Manual Transmissions Auto Transmission Engine Performance I & II Automotive Emissions Advanced Electronics Approximate Credit Hours Required: 59 View more details on J F Drake State Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.