Automotive Service Technology at Northwest Florida state College

Automotive Technician Program -Class program set at 720 clock hours

Class structure will be broken down as follows:

• State Course name: Prerequisite, XAP0360 Helpers installation, maintenance, and repair workers. 100 clock hours
  • Introduce and develop proficiency in shop safety and standards, tool/equipment use, fastener hardware, measuring devices, computer service/parts database use, math and science skills for industry, communication skills, and employability skills. Identify and recognize Maintenance and Light Repair and knowledge of the skills necessary to successfully perform the most common maintenance and light repair tasks.
  • Program standards. Certifications available, NC3 Torque and NC3 Precision Measuring Instruments.

• State Course name: XAP0418 Tire repairers and changers. 200 clock hours NWFSC: Steering/Suspension and Brakes
  • Students will learn proficiency in servicing steering, suspension and wheel systems. Students will learn to demonstrate proficiency in servicing automotive brake systems. Students will repair, diagnose, lubricate, replace and/or remove appropriate equipment as instructed to do so. Students will also check and perform wheel alignments.
  • Program standards ASE A4, A5 Certifications available. ASE steering and suspension and ASE brakes

• • State Course name: XAP0453 Automotive service technicians and mechanics. 200 clock hours NWFSC: Engine Repair and HVAC
    • Students will learn knowledge proficiency for engine, manual transmission, automatic transmission, and driveline theory, design, and operation. Demonstrate proficiency in servicing fluids, filters, gaskets, and seals of engines, transmissions, and driveline components. Demonstrate proficiency in operation and servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
    • Program standards ASE A1, A7. Certifications available ASE engine repair, heating & air conditioning and NC3 Precision Measuring Instruments.

• State Course name: XAP0014 Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicle. 220 clock hours NWFSC: Electrical
  • Students will learn to apply electrical and electronic skills in diagnosing/troubleshooting malfunctions of electrical/electronic components. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law).
  • Program standards ASE A6, Certifications available NC3 digital multi-meter, ASE electrical/electronics After completion of all courses available, ASE maintenance and light repair testing will be available.

*All certifications are based upon student’s ability to complete and pass ASE directed testing.

Following successful completion of all course’s students are eligible for certification testing in ASE Maintenance and Light Repair.

Course Tuition and Fees

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