Automotive Service Technology - Northwest Iowa Community College

Automotive Service Technology from Northwest Iowa Community College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. If you want to use your problem-solving and technical skills in the automotive industry, Automotive Service Technology is the program to consider. This program has been selected 14 times since 1984 as the ?Best Automotive Service Program in Iowa? and in 2005 was awarded 4th in the nation. The program is certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). All our instructors are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified. As an Automotive Service Technology student, you will study the vehicle from bumper to bumper, roof to road. This includes internal combustion engine service, hydraulic brake systems, chassis/suspension service, drive trains, fuel system designs, ignition systems, electrical systems, and passenger comfort systems. This program emphasizes engine performance and electronic theory and diagnosis necessary to service and repair today?s computerized vehicle system. Emphasis is placed on the use of current industry trends?including the use of laptop computers to troubleshoot and diagnose on-car computer systems and to interface with internet repair databases and technical manuals. This program will prepare you to meet the demands of today?s auto service industry. Approximately seventyfive percent of your time will be spent working with equipment and vehicles. The work cooperative/ internship provides you with experience working as an auto technician at a repair facility. With a working knowledge of complex automotive systems and welldeveloped problem solving skills, you will be ready to begin to diagnose and repair today?s automotive systems. Where will I get a JOB? Overall, the automotive industry is moving toward less maintenance and more testing/diagnostic skills. Auto Service Technician positions are available right after graduating. With experience there is the opportunity to become a service manager or owner View more details on Northwest Iowa Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.