Daytona State College
Automotive Service Technology, Vocational Certificate

Daytona Beach, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Certificate

DURATION

2 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning, On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Automotive Service Technology Vocational Certificate provides specialized training in automotive repair and maintenance. This program focuses on practical skills, ensuring students are prepared for the automotive industry. You'll engage in hands-on learning experiences and coursework designed to enhance your knowledge of automotive systems and technologies.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles in the automotive field, including automotive service technician, mechanic, and service advisor. Other potential career paths involve working in repair shops, dealerships, and maintenance facilities where technical skills are essential for vehicle servicing.

The Automotive Service Technology program prepares the student to enter the rapidly changing and highly technical automotive industry and prepares the student to be successful on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) tests A1 through A8. The entire program is 1800 hours and may be completed in two years. The courses are offered in sequence during the day and evening at the Advanced Technology College. Students will either select a Day or Evening track. The program is divided into nine occupational completion points or courses.

Program Accreditation: The Automotive Service Technology Program is accredited by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) formerly the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The Advanced Technology College campus is an ASE testing site.

College Accreditation: Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and bachelor’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Each semester is set up as a bundle of corequisites. If an individual would like to take only one course, please contact the program director.

Starting points are preferred 1st-semester courses and optional 4th-semester courses.

Mission

The mission of the Automotive Service Technology program is to provide the knowledge, practice, and skill development necessary for a successful career in the automotive service industry. Through advanced teaching, learning, and innovation we build strong ties to the community while emphasizing student success. By embracing excellence and diversity, and fostering innovation we enhance teaching and learning so that high-quality educational opportunities are available to everyone.