AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY A60160

The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals for employment as automotive service technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenge associated with this fast and ever-changing field.

Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic course work. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/transaxles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains.

After completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.

AWARDS

Associate Degree: Automotive Systems Technology (A60160)

Diploma:              Not Applicable

Certificate:           Automotive Suspension, Brakes, & Heating/Air Conditioning (C60160C1)

                           Automotive Engine Performance Certificate (C60160C2)

                           Automotive Power Trains Certificate (C60160C3)

                           Automotive Electrical/Electronics Systems Certificate (C60160C4)

                           Medium/Heavy Truck Maintenance Certificate (C60160C5)

Automotive Systems Technology Faculty:

Brian Oldham

Department Chair

910-678-8260

oldhamb@faytechcc.edu

Julian Boyles

Instructor

910-678-7359

boylesj@faytechcc.edu

Robert Fulton

Instructor

910-678-7361

fultonr@faytechcc.edu

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