Automotive Technology

This ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) certified program provides instruction and hands-on experience using modern computerized testers, alignment machines, and state-of-the-art equipment for repairing and diagnosing automobiles. Students are taught how to use manuals and how to utilize available resources to assist in diagnosis and correction of automotive problems. Throughout the course, students are prepared to take the ASE certifying examination, which is offered twice per year in the Knoxville area. The mission of the program is to provide technical instruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in the automotive field.

• Brake Technician - 204 hours / Certificate
• Suspension and Steering Technician - 180 hours / Certificate
• Manual Drive Train and Axles Technician - 192 hours / Certificate
• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician - 234 hours / Certificate
• Engine Repair Technician - 234 hours / Certificate
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician - 450 hours / Certificate
• Engine Performance Technician - 432 hours / Certificate
• Heating and Air Conditioning Technician - 174 hours / Certificate
• Automotive Technician* - 2160 hours / Diploma

*Students must pass two ASE Certification tests

Those students completing certificates requirements will receive each certificate after exiting from the program. Diploma-level graduates will not receive individual certificates.