Title

Automotive Service Technology

About this program

About this program

Automotive service technicians work in an exciting and rapidly changing industry. Students in this program will receive training in the many service and diagnostic procedures necessary to maintain our nation on wheels. Students are trained in modern laboratories equipped with current service and testing equipment. Students entering this program should have good mechanical aptitude, good communication skills and the ability to read and comprehend service literature. Graduates of this program will have a variety of opportunities including driveline technician, driveability technician, alignment and suspension specialist, transmission specialist and service writer.

Diploma - 66 credits

Program outcomes

  1. Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.
  2. Apply theory of vehicle operating systems.
  3. Diagnose vehicle operating systems.
  4. Repair vehicle operating systems.
  5. Interpret service information.
  6. Exhibit safety practices and procedures.

Accreditation

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. More information can be found at www.minnesota.edu/accreditation.

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1st Fall Term - 17 credits

Course Credits
AMST1101 - Automotive Equipment Fundamentals 2
AMST1102 - Alignment and Suspension 3
AMST1105 - Brakes 3
AMST1122 - Missing title
AMST1126 - Engines II 3
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

1st Spring Term - 17 credits

Course Credits
AMST1110 - Missing title
AMST1111 - Missing title
AMST1132 - Missing title
AMST1136 - Drivetrains II 3
AMST2206 - Missing title
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

2nd Fall Term - 18 credits

Course Credits
AMST2201 - Alignment and Suspension II 3
AMST2211 - Exhaust Analysis and Fuel Systems 3
AMST2214 - Missing title
AMST2220 - Ignition Systems 3
AMST2225 - Brakes II 3
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

2nd Spring Term - 14 credits

Course Credits
AMST2210 - Missing title
AMST2218 - Electronic Powertrain Control II 3
AMST2233 - Missing title
AMST2237 - Missing title
AMST2240 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 3