Program
Information Guide

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With almost 195 million vehicles on the road today, the demand for highly-skilled technicians has never been greater. Our program is Master Certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and meets the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence standard of quality. You will learn automotive brakes, suspension systems, heating and air conditioning systems, automotive electrical and electronic systems and engine diagnostics, among other skills. In addition to technical training, the program provides personal skills necessary for improved employment opportunities. This program is the first in the nation to be coupled with the Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) Program to provide additional training opportunities with automotive industry.
Accreditation
| National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) |
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Estimated Time to Complete
| Pathway | Months |
| ASE Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service Technician | 3 |
| ASE Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Technician | 3 |
| ASE Manual Drive Train and Axles Technician | 3 |
| ASE Engine Repair Technician | 3 |
| ASE Brakes Technician | 3 |
| ASE Suspension and Steering Technician | 3 |
| ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician | 4 |
| ASE Engine Performance Technician | 4 |
| Entry Level Technician | 9 |
Starting Salaries
$10 to $16.00 / hour
Employment Opportunities
| Automotive Service Centers |
| Independent Automotive Repair Facilities |
| Discount Automotive Repair Facilities |
| Retail Automotive Parts Shops |
| Automotive Dealerships |
| Automotive Wholesale Facilities |
Tuition Rates
No tuition for high school students.
Adult students pay standard rate of $800 per semester for full-time or $400 per semester for part-time.
Because of the nature of the jobs involved in training, students should plan to purchase work shirts.
Approximate cost $35 - $50.
This Focus is eligible for Financial Aid.
Start Dates
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October 22, 2007
January 8, 2008
February 11, 2008
March 24, 2008
August 2008
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