Automotive Service Technician
Printer-friendly versionThis 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.
- Recommended: Math A (algebra)
Technical Standards:
Applicants in the automotive service technician program must meet the following physical requirements.
- Must be able to perform safely in the shop.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds up to eye level.
- Must be able to communicate orally with a person 6-10 feet away.
- Must be able to visually decipher an oscilloscope monitor and digital/analog meter, and scan tool displays.
- Must have a valid motor vehicle license and be able to drive a standard transmission vehicle.
- Must be able to diagnose mechanical falures that are distinguished audibly.
- Must be able to understand information found in service repair manuals and use diagnostic flow charts.
- Must meet qualifications for a NYS driver’s license.
- Graduates may take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams.
- Master certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc.) and serves as a test center.
- Offers a NYS Inspection course and certification freshman year
- 2000 national winner-automotive program Award of Excellence sponsored by Industry Planning Council
- Provides opportunity to prepare as a line technician for dealerships and independent repair shops
- Supports ASE certification, NYS Inspection, and New York State's Automotive Technicians Training Programs
- Large shop that enables 95% live work
- Up-to-date equipment
- Faculty current with changing automotive technology
- NATEF master certified
Two-year BOCES graduates who have an 80 percent class average, have a letter of recommendation from their vocational instructor, and who present a portfolio may be allowed to advance beyond minimum requirements and improve the grade for the college courses, pursue individual interests within a course, or sample course work in a separate automotive program to broaden their experience.
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.
- Automatic Transmission Technician
- Automotive Technician Specialist
- Automotive Diagnostic Specialist
- Brake Specialist
- Drivability Specialist
- Fuel System Specialist
- Independent Repair Shop Owner
- Manufacturer's Service Representative
- Marine Engine Service Specialist
- Service Manager
- Service Salesperson
- Shop Foreman
- Wheel Alignment Specialist
After successful completion of two years of study, a student may choose to attend a third year in heavy equipment, truck & diesel technician, or motorsports technology to obtain his/her second degree. A student may also be admitted to the autobody repair program with approval of the department chair.
The Mercedes-Benz North America ELITE program is offered to qualifying seniors. Accepted students attend an intensive 16-week training program at no charge provided they complete the training and are emplyed by a Mercedes-Benz dealer for a period of six months.
Volkswagen Technician Program partners with qualifying seniors for specialized training, interviews with three USA dealers of the student's choice, relocation assistance up to $1,000, and reimbursement of student loans up to $7,000.
The students receive 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training of which 1,400 hours are lab work. There are one-and-one-half hours of lecture with four-and-one-half hours of lab work each day, for five days, 15 weeks a semester. The approximate class size is 20 freshmen and 15 seniors.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 1109 | Brakes, Steering, and Suspension Systems | 9 |
| AUTO | 1124 | Automotive Welding | 4 |
| AUTO | 1135 | Automotive Basic Electronics & Component Overhaul | 5 |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 1169 | Tune up, Electronic Engine Controls & Electrical Diagnosis | 9 |
| AUTO | 1149 | Inspection, Maintenance, Air Conditioning & Cooling and Heating | 9 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 3409 | Engine Service | 9 |
| AUTO | 4449 | Drive Train Service | 9 |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 3429 | Advanced Electronics & Engine Performance | 9 |
| AUTO | 4439 | Shop Management and Enhanced Systems | 9 |
| 18 | |||
Continuing Students: Students successfully completing the general automotive service technician program receive first priority for space if they wish a third year (senior year) in heavy equipment, truck & diesel technician or motorsports technology. They may be admitted to autobody repair with the department chair’s approval.
