Automotive - Santa Fe Community College - Gainesville

Automotive from Santa Fe Community College - Gainesville is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Growing Industry in a Growing State Florida is one of the fastest growing states in the country. With population increase comes the need for more trained automotive technicians . Florida has approximately 120,000 technicians working in the automotive industry, which is projected to grow by 29% through the year 2005.The Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security indicates there will be 2,200 openings annually for automotive technicians . These facts indicate that the job outlook for automotive technicians is good and that career opportunities will be provided for many years. The major challenge faced by the automotive industry is finding qualified employees to work on state-of-the-art vehicles. Technicians face the challenges of learning new techniques and staying up to date with advancements in the industry. The technician will need to be proficient in computer applications, electronics, and critical thinking skills. Advancement in the automotive industry is limited only by the willingness of the technician to stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in the industry. Where does your training lead you? New and used car dealerships Independent repair shops Fleet service Parts, service and retail chains Specialty repair franchises Motorsports About the Program Automotive Service Management Technology at Santa Fe College is a two-year Associate of Science degree program that prepares you for entry level positions in the industry. Course work involves classroom instruction, hands-on training on late model vehicles, and cooperative work experience with a local dealership or independent repair facility while receiving college credit as well as pay. Students attend classroom instruction for one half of the semester and work in the co-op experience full time during the other half of the semester. The program requires 15 credit hours of general education classes and 53 credit hours of core automotive classes. The general education classes give the student a well rounded educational experience and training for students interested in advancement into management positions or who plan on opening their own business in the future. The 53 hours of core automotive classes give the students a general knowledge of the automobile and its operating systems. A fleet of 30 late model automobiles offers students hands-on experience on the latest technology in the industry. The co-op experience affords students the opportunity to perform skills learned in class and gain valuable work experience, which many prospective employers require. The Automotive Program teaches: Fundamentals and minor repair Brake systems Steering and suspension systems Engine repair Electrical Systems Automotive Electronics Heating and air conditioning systems Engine performance Manual transmissions/drive trains Automatic transmissions and transaxles Parts and service Driveability diagnosis View more details on Santa Fe College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.