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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.

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To apply to the program, use our Admissions forms found on the online student application process page. If you have questions regarding the application process, please call the Admissions Office at (607) 587-4215 or 1-800-4-ALFRED.

New, non-matriculated, students can register and pay for online credit courses using the Continuing Education Registration form on BannerWeb after July 1. Registration for individual courses is processed with our Center for Community Education and Training. If you have questions or need help, call them at phone (607) 587-4015.

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  • Todd Carpenter
  • Thomas Dayton
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

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

  • Must be able to follow all safety standards in each shop.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds up to eye level without assistance.
  • Must be able to communicate orally with a person six-10 feet away.
  • Must be able to diagnose mechanical failures that are distinguished audibly.
  • Must be able to visually read information retrieved from our informational sources, computers, and manuals.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
Accreditation/Certification: 

Graduates may take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exam in Parts Specialist and/or Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Dealership Parts Specialist.

Features & Facilities: 

Automotive Parts Store and Learning Laboratory

  • Future plans for the automotive parts program at Alfred State College include building a new state-of-the-art automotive parts store on campus to enhance the existing parts store capabilities.
  • Preliminary plans indicate that a 4,000 SF to 5,000 SF building would provide the ideal space for a fully functioning automotive parts store and adequate classroom/laboratory space for students. The automotive parts store would provide service to all of Alfred State College's Automotive Trades programs, while at the same time provide live, hands-on learning experience for students enrolled in the automotive parts technology curriculum. State-of-the art equipment and computers (with the appropriate software) would be at the fingertips of students who will be entering the workforce as automotive parts store managers.
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
Career Opportunities: 
  • Automotive Parts Manager
  • Parts Inventory Manager
  • Inventory Control Specialist
  • Sales Managers
  • Product Category Managers
  • Operations/Logistic Specialists
  • Area Managers
  • Division Managers
  • Buyers
  • Customer Service Representatives
Transfer Opportunities: 

Graduates will be eligible to continue into the technology management program (BBA).

Typical Semester Layout: 
First Semester
AUTO 1003 Intro to Parts Management 3
AUTO 1013 Parts Familiarization I 3
COMP 1503 Freshman Composition 3
BUAD 3153 Fundamentals of Management 3
MKTG 2073 Principles of Marketing 3
      15
Second Semester
AUTO 2003 Parts Familiarization II 3
AUTO 2013 Cataloging and Pricing 3
CISY 1023 Intro to Information Tech 3
MATH 1033 College Algebra 3
MATH xxx3 Math Elective 3
PSYC 1013 General Psychology 3
      18
Third Semester
AUTO 3003 Auto Body & Related Parts 3
AUTO 3013 Parts Management 3
AUTO 3023 Computer Applic Parts Mgmt 3
BUAD 2033 Business Communications 3
LITR 2603 Introduction to Literature 3
MATH 1123 Statistics I 3
      18
Fourth Semester
AUTO 4013 Parts Inventory Control 3
AUTO 4023 Mftg Catalog & Pricing 3
AUTO 4033 Parts Mgr Position 3
HIST xxx3 American History Elective 3
MKTG 1063 Principles of Sales 3
SPCH 1083 Effective Speaking 3
      18

Also required: One unit of physical education.

Employment and Transfer Rate: 
100%
Employment and Transfer Survey Details: 
Survey Details200820092010
Receiving Degrees -- -- 1
Responding to Survey -- -- 1 (100%)
Employed -- -- 0 (0%)
Employed in Field -- -- 0 (0%)
Transferred -- -- 1 (100%)
Unemployed & Seeking Employment -- -- --
Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment -- -- --
Employment and Transfer Salary Information: 

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