This program prepares students with the necessary skills, knowledge, work habits, and attitudes to become an entry-level engine repair technician. The program is designed to train students to perform repair and service procedures required to maintain an automobile. The student, by studying the theory of operation and working hands-on with each system (brake, engine, electrical, etc.), will learn entry-level skills for employment in the automotive service industry.

This occupation has an average wage of $21.99 an hour, based on the Florida Occupational Employment and Wages for Polk County.

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. The instructional processes, tools and materials used in this laboratory are similar to those used in industry.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Master Automotive Service Technology 1:

 Course #     OCP    Course Title                                                                                       Hours 
 AER0014 A  Automobile Services Assistor 300
 AER0418 B  Automotive Brake System Technician 150
 AER0453 C  Automotive Suspension and Steering Technician 150
 AER0360 D  Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician 300
 AER0110 E  Engine Repair Technician 150 
    TOTAL HOURS  1050

 

Master Automotive Service Technology 2:

 Course #     OCP    Course Title                                                                                       Hours 
 AER0503 A  Automotive Engine Performance Technician 300
 AER0257 B  Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Technician 150
 AER0274 C  Manual Drivetrain and Axle Technician 150
 AER0172 D  Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician 150
    TOTAL HOURS  750

 

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician:

Available at Traviss Technical College only for dual enrolled high school and post-secondary students

 Course #     OCP    Course Title                                                                                       Hours 
 AER0025 A  Maintenance and Light Repair Technician 1 150
 AER0026    Maintenance and Light Repair Technician 2 150
 AER0027    Maintenance and Light Repair Technician 3 150
 AER0028    Maintenance and Light Repair Technician 4 150
    TOTAL HOURS  600

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs)

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. 

Admission Requirements

This program is available for adult students who are 16 years of age or older, who are interested in Technical College education for employment purpose and/or continuing their education at a postsecondary education institution. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis following a Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) assessment, if applicable, and an interview with a Counselor at Traviss. Students must be able to attend school regularly and to participate satisfactorily in the activities of this program.

Automotive Service Technology 1 is a prerequisite for Automotive Service Technology 2

Licensure/Certification

After successfully completing Automotive Service Technology 1, students are eligible to take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tests. NATEF approved.

After successfully completing Automotive Service Technology 2 students are eligible to take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tests. NATEF approved. 

Ridge Technical College

7700 State Road 544

Class Times

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Cost (AST 1)

FL Resident: $3,877
Non-Resident: $15,669

Cost (AST 2)

FL Resident: $2,988
Non-Resident: $11,417

(863) 419-3060

Traviss Technical College

3225 Winter Lake Rd

Class Times

Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Cost (AST 1)

FL Resident: $3,895
Non-Resident: $15,687

Cost (AST 2)

FL Resident: $2,994
Non-Resident: $11,417

Cost (AMLR)

FL Resident: $2,447
Non-Resident: $9,185

863-499-2700