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Automotive Service Technology I
Automotive Service Technology I
at South Dade Technical College
Miami Catalog
Our program prepares students for employment as automotive technicians by providing them with state-of-the-art automotive service repair techniques. The content of this program is included, but is not limited to the following:
- Application of required automotive shop and personal safety tasks
- Proper use and handling of automotive industry tools/equipment
- Vehicle routine pre/post maintenance and customer service
- Diagnosis, service, and repair of drum/disc brake, hydraulics, power assist units, electronic brakes, traction control, and stability control systems
- Diagnosis, service, and repair of front and rear suspensions systems, wheel alignment, and wheels and tires
- Diagnosis, service, and repair of electrical/electronic system components, battery, starting, charging, lighting, gauges, warning devices, driver information, horn, wiper/washer and accessory systems.
- Diagnosis, service, and repair of engines, cylinder heads, valve train, engine block, lubrication and cooling systems This competency-based program combines theory and real-life working conditions to provide an effective beginning for students who wish to become certified automotive service technicians.
Leads to
$47.2k careers
Costs
$3.1k
Takes
8 Months
Example Career
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Conventional
Investigative
Realistic
Showing wage data for:
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$28,510
$47,240
$76,640
$13.71
$22.71
$36.84
Admissions
Admission Requirements:
- 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
- Occupational Interest