AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: I & II #8506/8507
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ABOUT:
- Currently over 750,000 automotive technician jobs in the U.S.
- Growing need for qualified technicians provides strong employment opportunities.
- Students can earn 17 college credits through dual enrollment with VPCC.
- Summer mentorship opportunities provide paying jobs, real world experience, and a good learning environment that can lead into careers after graduation.
- Two year course
STUDENTS STUDY:
Engine repair
Automatic transmissions and transaxles
Manual drivetrain and axles
Suspension and steering
Brakes
Electrical/electronic systems
Heating and air conditioning
Engine performance
Auto maintenance and light repair
PREREQUISITES:
Students must have completed English 10 and Algebra I with a grade of “C” or above.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: (heavy lifting, exposure to dust, chemicals, physical activity, requires several weekends or other activity, etc)
CAMPUS LOCATION:
Butler Farm, Hampton
SESSIONS: A.M. and P.M.
CLASS SIZE:
20 students
CREDENTIALS:
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
National Automotive Technicians’ Education Foundation (NATEF)
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Skills USA
| Program Fees: | |
| Workbook | $30.00 |
| Student Organization Fee | $17.00 |
| 2nd Yr Students Only pay $17.00 for Student Organization Fee | |
| Total Fees | $47.00 |
INSTRUCTOR (AUTO TECH I): Timothy Fary timothy.fary@nhrec.org, 757-766-1100 ext. 9-3345
BIO:
ASE Master Technician
Virginia Motor Vehicle State Safety Inspector
Ford Motor Company Senior Master Technician
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certification
A.A.S. Degree, Automotive Technology
ASE L1 Advanced Level Specialist Certification
Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Certified
INSTRUCTOR (AUTO TECH II): Dennis Young dennis.young@nhrec.org, 757-766-1100 ext. 9- 3318
BIO:
ASE Master Automotive Technician
ASE Certified in Advanced Engine Performance Diagnoses (L1)
ASE Certified Maintenance and Light Repair (G1)
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Suttle Motor Corporation
Hutchens Chevrolet
Bowditch Ford
Newport News Schools Transportation Shop
PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT:
Alignment Specialist
Auto Technician
Brake Specialist
Exhaust and Emissions Control Specialist Service Writer
Service Technician Auto Parts Specialist
POSTSECONDARY PARTNERS:
Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC)
Tidewater Community College (TCC)