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Autobody Repair

Application Code: 
0453
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training applicable to the autobody repair field. Laboratory experience ranges from spot repair, total wreck repair, specialized paint jobs, estimating, and rust repair to frame straightening.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the autobody repair program must meet the following physical requirements.

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Program Activity Tags: 
automotive
hands-on
fabrication
painting
service
repair

Automotive Parts Technology

Application Code: 
1929
Degree Received: 
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Department: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

Parts store managers train, supervise, and schedule personnel; assist in customer service; address employee and customer concerns; manage inventory; understand and interpret company policies, procedures, and legal requirements; maintain sales productivity; and oversee general store operations. A counter professional’s primary job is to meet customer needs and expectations; understand, interpret, and perform company and store selling and pricing policies; assist manager with his duties; and act as manager when necessary.

The program is offered both online and on campus.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the automotive parts technology program must meet the following physical requirements.

Graduation Requirements: 

Students must:

  • successfully complete the prescribed sequence of courses
  • achieve a minimum index of 2.0 in their core courses
  • achieve a minimum index of 2.0 overall
  • be recommended by the department faculty
Program Activity Tags: 
automotive
hands-on

Automotive Service Technician

Application Code: 
0451
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical and classroom training in general automotive repair geared to automotive dealership and independent garage practice. Students receive experience on all types of automobiles, including domestic, imported, gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels. All systems of the automobile are covered in the instruction including the latest gasoline fuel injection, electronic controls, emission controls and automatic transmission overhaul.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the automotive service technician program must meet the following physical requirements.

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Program Activity Tags: 
management
business
automotive
hands-on
service
repair

Heavy Equipment: Truck and Diesel Technician

Application Code: 
0452
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training. Students receive their basics in the first year on all types of vehicles. The senior year concentrates on trucks, bulldozers, earthmovers, farm tractors and other diesel-powered equipment. Our heavy equipment: truck & diesel technician program is the only program in New York and New England that is approved by the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS). The heavy equipment: truck & diesel technician program is one of only nine national ADS TechSmart training programs.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants for all programs in the Automotive Trades Department must meet the following physical requirements:

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Program Activity Tags: 
automotive
hands-on
service
repair
diesel engines

Motorsports Technology

Application Code: 
1619
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training applicable to the motorsport field. Program includes brake systems, alignment procedures, electronic controls, engine overhaul, and transmission overhaul. A major emphasis in the program is to teach the students fabrication and set-up on various types of race vehicles.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the motorsports technology program must meet the following physical requirements.Must be able to follow all safety standards in each shop.

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Program Activity Tags: 
automotive
hands-on
racing
motorsports

Success Stories

  • Kell Orlando - Olympic Dreams

    Kell Orlando (Seneca Falls) is not your ordinary Alfred State College student.  Orlando, a freshman motor sports technology major taking classes on the Wellsville campus, has his sights set on one day representing the USA in the Olympics on the curling ice.

  • Brett Bodine, class of '79
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    Most of us travel down life's highway at a reasonable pace, taking time to appreciate the smooth straightaways and even enjoying the occasional surprise curve.

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