Automotive Technology - Merced College

Automotive Technology from Merced College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description The Merced College Automotive Technology program provides students with skills required for efficient diagnosis, maintenance and repair of current automobiles and automobile systems. The program is recognized and certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) as an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program. The automotive program instructors are ASE certified. The Merced College Automotive program is also certified by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to teach the Basic and Enhanced Clean Air Car Courses. Merced College Automotive Technology offers students training in theory and practice in all automotive systems. Upon successful completion of the program, students are qualified for placement as technicians in the automotive repair industry. Students may apply units earned by successful completion of Automotive Technology courses to one or more specific certificates and/or an Associate of Arts Degree in Automotive Technology. Merced College in co-operation with Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., offers specific technical training that is designed to equip students with skills necessary for employment as a technician in Toyota/Scion or Lexus dealerships. The Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) program offers students training and experience using the latest Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles, as well as factory tools and electronic service information. Students interested in this program should contact an automotive instructor or the T-TEN coordinator for information regarding enrollment in the T-TEN program. Career Opportunities Automotive Service Technicians Automotive Line Technicians (mid-level) Automotive Master Technicians Assistant Service Managers Service Managers Parts Specialist Field Technical Specialists Director of Fixed Operations General Managers For an Associate in Arts Degree in Automotive Technology , students must meet the graduate requirements and complete one of the following options. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, replace and service components/systems in student?s area of specialization. B. Work safely and responsibly within all shop safety and environmental guidelines and standards. C. Demonstrate competency in accessing and applying technical service information. View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.