Automotive Technology - Drumright
In the past years the automotive industry has experienced a technology boom. Computers now control every function of the automobile. If you like working with your hands and mind, automotive service may be the job for you. Central Tech’s Automotive Service Technology program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This means that, as a graduate of the program, you may qualify for a job with a company that employs ASE certified technicians. The areas of certification are Electrical Systems, Engine Performance, Brake Systems, and Suspension and Steering Systems.
Career Majors in Automotive Technology
Career Major: Automotive Alignment Technician
This career major is a comprehensive study including hands-on repair of the automobile’s steering and suspension systems. Service procedures include pre-alignment inspections, four-wheel alignment, conventional suspension and steering systems, McPherson strut service, rack and pinion steering service, component replacement, and troubleshooting the various systems.
Career Major: Automotive Chassis Technician
This career major is a comprehensive study including hands-on repair of the automobile’s braking systems. Service procedures include drum and disc brake service, machining drum and rotors, parking brake service, hydraulic system repair, anti-lock brake system service, and troubleshooting the various systems.
Career Major: Automotive Drivability Technician
This career major is a comprehensive study including hands-on repair of the automobile’s ignition and emission systems. Service procedures include scope analysis, compression testing, cylinder leak-down testing, and component testing with digital multimeters and lab scopes, tune-up, fuel, computerized engine control systems, fuel pressure testing, fuel injector testing, exhaust gas analysis, scan tool usage, and troubleshooting of the various systems.
Career Major: Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technician
Students in this major will learn the basic skills needed to gain employment as a maintenance and light repair technician. This career major will expose the students to courses in automotive preventive maintenance and servicing and replacing brakes and steering and suspension components. They will also learn to do general electrical system diagnosis, learn electrical theory, perform basic tests and then determine necessary action. They will learn to evacuate and recharge air conditioning systems using the proper refrigerant. The hours completed in this major are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards and an excellent foundation for the entry-level technician.
Career Major: Automotive Service Technician
Students will learn to diagnose and repair performance and electrical issues in the vehicle which affect its operation and drivability. It is important to know where to find the proper service information and how to get good information from the customer to help in the diagnosis. Students will learn electrical theory, how to do general electrical system diagnosis and repair, including electrical accessory diagnosis and repair. They will also learn to do engine performance diagnosis using a variety of equipment and how to perform tests on the engine computer, control sensors, sending units, and other electronic components and to determine necessary action. The hours completed in this major are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards, and ASE certification is recommended and industry recognized.
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