Objective of Field
The Automotive Technician repairs various automotive problems using computers, hand tools, power tools, and various service information.
Job Duties
- Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements
- Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
- Diagnose and repair parts and systems on vehicles and remove units for rebuild or replacement
Certification Tests
- National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Exam
- Pennsylvania Safety Inspectors Test
- SP2 training
- General Motors online training tests and certificates
Planned Courses
- Orientation to Automotive Technology Shop
- Safety
- Engine Repair
- Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
- Manual Drive train and Axles
- Suspension and Steering
- Brakes
- Electrical Electronic Systems
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Engine Performance
Employment/Job Outlook
|
Entry Level |
2-Year Associates Degree |
4-Year Bachelor’s Degree |
|
Service Technician |
Ford-ASSET |
Business Management |
How to Find Out More
- www.ayes.org
- http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?optstatus=011000000&soccode=493023&id=1&nodeid=2&stfips=42&search=Go
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