- Suncoast Technical College
- Automotive Service Technology
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Program Overview
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Automotive Service Technology
Program Overview
If you're the kind of person who likes to work with your hands, solve problems, and tinker with cars, then a career in automotive technology is perfect for you! The demand for skilled automotive technicians is higher than ever, with over 60,000 new positions opening every year. If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding career path, this is it!
The Automotive Service Technology Program at Suncoast Technical College is the perfect way to start or advance your career in high-tech automotive service and repairs. You’ll gain the skills you need to work on the most sophisticated computerized control systems, ensuring that your technical skills will remain in high demand. With our program, you can be proud of your career in a field that is constantly growing and changing.
What to expect:
- Receive Hands-on learning with state-of-the-art equipment
- Learn about basic automotive service, brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, and repair
- Using state-of-the-art diagnostic and test equipment, students will learn operational theory, diagnostic procedures, and industry-accepted methods of service and repair of current automotive systems
- Gain skills in heating and air conditioning, manual drive train and axles as well as suspension and steering
- Explore career opportunities & gain employability skills
The instruction, course of study, facilities, and equipment of this institution have been evaluated by the ASE Education Foundation and certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Standards of Quality (ASE) for the training of Automobile Technicians.
Graduates of the Automotive Service Technology ASE Certified Training Program will be qualified for entry-level employment with automobile dealerships, fleet operators, automotive specialty shops, mass merchandisers, and independent retailers.
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Campus
- Sarasota Campus
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Program Details
Start Dates, Length & Cost
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Entrance / Exit Requirements
Language, math and reading competencies are pre-assessed. The required basic skills grade levels are Reading-9, Math-10, and Language-9 and must be met prior to program completion.
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Industry Certifications / State Credentials
> ASE Automobile/Light Truck Technician
~(A1) Engine Repair
~(A2) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
~(A3) Manual Drive Train & Axles
~(A4) Suspension & Steering
~(A5) Brakes
~(A6) Electrical/Electronic Systems
~(A7) Heating & Air Conditioning
~(A8) Engine Performance
> ASE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair (G1)
> ASE Entry-Level Auto
~(AS) Automobile Service Technology
~(ER) Engine Repair
~(AT) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
~(MD) Manual Drive Train & Axles
~(SS) Suspension & Steering
~(BR) Brakes
~(EE) Electrical/Electronic Systems
~(AC) Heating & Air Conditioning
~(EP) Engine Performance
Issued by: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
> Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) Certified Technician
Issued by: Autodesk
Obtainment Time Frame: In Program -
Counselor
- Sally Hritz (E-mail)
STC Sarasota Campus
941-924-1365, Ext. 62283
- Sally Hritz (E-mail)
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Careers & Salaries
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Automotive Service Technology (I470608)
Course Sequence
OCP | Course # | Course Title | Length |
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A | AER0014 | Automotive Service Assistor | 300 hours |
B | AER0110 | Engine Repair Technician | 150 hours |
C | AER0257 | Automatic Transmission & Transaxle Technician | 150 hours |
D | AER0274 | Manual Drivetrain & Axle Technician | 150 hours |
E | AER0453 | Automobile Suspension & Steering Technician | 150 hours |
F | AER0418 | Automotive Brake System Technician | 150 hours |
G | AER0360 | Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician | 300 hours |
H | AER0172 | Automotive Heating & A/C Technician | 150 hours |
I | AER0503 | Automotive Engine Performance Technician | 300 hours |