Auto Service Technology

Would you like to...

• Repair customer cars in actual shop conditions

• Tear down, measure, and assemble engines

• Operate the latest electronic test equipment

• Diagnose and repair emission control systems

• Perform precision chassis alignment

• Diagnose and repair fuel systems including fuel injection types

• Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems

• Be certified to handle and purchase CFC’s

These jobs are available

• Automotive technician

• Auto parts retailer

• Suspension and alignment technician

• Accessory installer

• Exhaust technician

• Electrical technician

• Service station attendant

Course Description
This course is open to individuals who have an interest in auto service trades in terms of a career goal. It is recommended that the students have a credit in general industrial technology, general metals course, and basic computer skills.

Automotive instruction at Lewis & Clark consists of a two-year program, which provides the student with the basic theory and skills needed to become an automotive technician and service today’s automobiles. Classroom instruction is followed by shop activities related to the lecture. Customer cars are repaired in the same manner as in the professional shop under the instructor’s supervision. Students will gain experience in shop management by writing work repair orders, ordering parts, issuing supplies and tools used in the trade.

This course is ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation). Both NATEF and ASE are nationally recognized and provide certification for shops and technicians across the country.

Instructors are ASE certified “Master Technicians.” Instructional time is (approximately) 50% class and 50% lab.

Program: Two Years
Level: Junior and Senior/ Post Secondary
Credit: 3 Units Per Year