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Automotive Service Technician
Students in this major will cover the skills necessary to become an entry-level technician. Students will concentrate on courses in introduction, brakes, steering & suspension, electrical electronics and engine performance. They will learn how to diagnose and complete brake service, perform vehicle steering and suspension alignment, as well as electrical theory, electrical/ electronic diagnostics. Students will cover engine performance diagnostics and techniques for repair using a variety of diagnostic equipment. This career major includes course work on how to evacuate and recharge air-conditioning systems using the proper refrigerant, and basic diagnostics of the heat and A/C system. The hours completed in this major are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards.
| Career Major Length |
915 Hours |
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| Course Title |
Hours |
Introduction to Automotive Service |
45 |
Automotive Brakes Introduction I |
30 |
Automotive Brakes Fundamentals II |
60 |
Automotive Brakes Advanced III |
30 |
Automotive Engine Performance Introduction I |
45 |
Automotive Engine Performance Fundamentals II |
105 |
Automotive Engine Performance Advanced III |
105 |
Automotive Engine Repair Introduction I |
15 |
Automotive Automatic Transmission Introduction I |
15 |
Automotive Electrical/Electronics Introduction I |
45 |
Automotive Electrical/Electronics Fundamentals II |
90 |
Automotive Electrical/Electronics Advanced III |
105 |
Automotive Heating and Air-Conditioning Introduction I |
15 |
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Fundamentals II |
30 |
Automotive Steering and Suspension Introduction I |
15 |
Automotive Steering and Suspension Fundamentals II |
75 |
Automotive Steering and Suspension Advanced III |
45 |
Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axle Introduction I |
15 |
Workforce Staging |
30 |
College Credit:
- OCCC - 21 credit hours available
- OSU-IT - 16 credit hours available
Average Oklahoma Salary
$15/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading and math skills at the 9th grade level or above
- Basic computer literacy/skills
- Ability to understand theory and technical information
- Ability to read and comprehend textbook and shop manuals
- Ability to complete basic math problems
- Good health, physical condition and manual dexterity
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand/work on your feet
for
extended periods of time
- Endurance to work under adverse weather conditions
- Good communication skills
Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults
Location
South
Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Financial Aid
Available
for those who qualify
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
Industry Accreditations
National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE)
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
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