Automotive Services Technology, TC

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My Academic Plan (MAP) - Automotive and Transportation Services Fall 2016
Degree: Technical Certificate, Automotive Services Technology
Major Code: 4355
Advising: Kevin Parker (870) 391-3384 kparker@northark.edu
David Zirkle (870) 391-3163 dzirkle@northark.edu
Advising Center: M184 South Campus (870) 391-3115

This MAP serves as a guideline to graduate in 3 semesters. The Key Milestones/Prerequisites listed for each semester highlight significant achievements that must be completed in the degree track. Students who do not follow the 3 semester plan and/or who do not complete identified milestones may jeopardize their financial aid (if applicable) and/or delay graduation. Please refer to the Northark catalog or advisor for any changes or modifications which may have occurred after the publication of this document.

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Automotive Service Technology

The Automotive Service Technology (AST) Program, based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum developed by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares students for careers in the automotive service industry. Students concentrate on seven (7) major areas of automotive service with emphasis on preparation for the associated ASE Certification examinations. Additionally, students learn proper shop management procedures through extensive lab assignments in the AST Department’s live shop. The certificate can be used as one of the technical disciplines required for the AAS in General Technology.

Students are strongly encouraged to purchase a basic set of tools after the first semester in the AST program. Almost all dealerships and independent repair facilities require technicians to have their own tools and are reluctant to hire technicians who do not. A number of tool manufacturers (Snap-On, SK, MAC, etc.) provide significant educational discounts to students. Information on these discount purchase programs is available from AST program instructors.

Semester 1

AST 1104 - Gasoline Engine Repair Credits: 4
AST 2704 - Automotive Suspension & Steering Credits: 4
AST 1604 - Automotive Brake Systems Credits: 4
ET 1003 - Introduction to Electronics Credits: 3 or higher ET course
CT 1021 - Industrial Safety Credits: 1
ET 1001 - Technical Mathematics I Credits: 1 and
ET 1002 - Technical Mathematics II Credits: 2 or
ET 1134 - Applied Algebra & Trigonometry Credits: 4 or
MAT 1123 - Mathematics for Career and Technology III Credits: 3 or higher

Total Credits: 19-20

Semester 2

AST 1203 - Automotive Electronics I Credits: 3
AST 1503 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Credits: 3
AST 1704 - Engine Performance I Credits: 4 or higher AST course
AST 2103 - Automotive Climate Control Credits: 3
TECH 1102 - Technical Communications Credits: 2
CIS 1103 - Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 or
CIS 1013 - Computer and Keyboarding Fundamentals Credits: 3

Automotive Services Technology, TC

Automotive Service Technology

Semester 1

Total Credits: 19-20

Semester 2

Total Credits: 18

Semester 3

Total Credits: 10

Grand Total Credits: 47-49