Trade & Industry
At a Glance
- Employable for entry-level positions as suspension and steering repair specialists.
- Preparation for a subsection of the National ASE certification test.
- Program length is two quarters if full time.
Automotive Suspension and Steering Technician
DESCRIPTION:
The Automotive Suspension and Steering Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is to provide students an introduction to the hands-on skills and knowledge that an entry-level position in the suspension and steering repair service area would require. Students will gain knowledge and competencies to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities presented in the current marketplace. Training will also prepare students for a subsection of the National ASE certification test.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Suspension and steering technician
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Documentation of high school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirement prior to graduation.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $864; Fees: $162; Books & Supplies: $348; Total Program Costs: $1,389
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Two quarters if full time.
Program Requirements
Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operation. Topics include: safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; measurement; machining; hand tools; and shop organization, management, and workflow systems.
Introduces automotive electricity. Topics include: general electrical system diagnosis, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gauges, warning devices, and driver information system diagnosis and repair, horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and repair, accessories diagnosis and repair.
Introduces students to principles of steering, suspension, wheel alignment, electronic steering, and electronic active suspension. Topics include: steering systems diagnosis and repair; wheel alignment diagnosis and adjustment; wheel/tire service; and diagnosis of electrical and electronic control steering and suspension systems.
Introduces principles of electronic suspension, electronic steering, and electronic active suspension. Topics include: electronic steering systems diagnosis and adjustment/repair and diagnosis of electrical and electronic controlled steering and suspension systems.
