School of Transportation - Automotive Technician
Automotive ASE Technician
Contact: datcinfo@datc.net
Faculty Credentials
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Program Length: |
Certificate Requirements: 1005 hrs
Endorsements: By Student Choice |
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College Credit Available: |
Yes |
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Apprenticeship Available: |
No |
| Wage Summary: |
Average mid-range wage:
$7.00 - $18.00 per hour |
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Federal Financial Aid: |
No |
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VA Qualified: |
No |
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Special Requirements |
May be required to work in
awkward positions and lift up to
75 lbs. Driver's license with ability
to test drive customers' manual
& auto transmission vehicles |
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Hours Available: |
Mon. - Fri. 7:40am - 2:30pm;
Tues. & Thurs. 6pm-9pm |
The Automotive ASE Technician services and maintains all types of automobiles and light trucks. Students must be able to learn and grow with technology changes in the automotive industry. Students will acquire skills to diagnose and repair electrical, computer-controlled, and mechanical systems on modern automobiles and light trucks. They will learn to diagnose and repair computerized engines and body controls, including ignition systems and fuel injection. Students will also gain knowledge of disc and drum brakes and anti-lock braking systems. They will learn steering and suspension systems, four wheel alignments, drive train diagnosis and repairs including manual and automatic transmission, transfer cases, differential and transaxles, U-joints, CV joints, diagnose and repair engines including basic overhauls and major and minor repairs.
Enrollment for this program is year round.
ASE Certifications
The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications are nationally recognized. These tests are currently given twice a year (in the spring and in the fall). This credential is recognized by employers nationwide and promotes customer trust and helps improve the industry image.
The Automotive ASE Technician courses are National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified. NATEF evaluates technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommended qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE. The Automotive ASE Technician courses prepare students to take these ASE certification tests.
The following ASE certification areas are available:
- Electrical & Electronics Systems
- Engine Performance (Electrical & Electronics System Prerequisite)
- Engine Rebuilding & Repair
- Brake Systems
- Suspension & Steering Systems
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Manual Transmission & Drive Axels
- Automatic Transmissions & Transaxels
*Students passing all eight (8) certifications will attain the ASE Master Certification.
Automotive ASE Technician Certificate Requirements
(Core Courses: 648 hours required)
Introduction and Safety - 115 hrs
Technical Essentials - 160 hrs
PM and Basic Service - 283 hrs
Job Seeking Skills - 30 hrs
Workplace Relations - 60 hrs
Electives Available
(One 250 hour elective required)
Brakes (ASE) - 250 hrs
OR
Suspension and Steering (ASE) - 250 hrs
Additional Courses Available
Engine Performance - 480 hours
Engine Rebuilding & Repair (ASE) - 210 hrs
Heating & Air Conditioning (ASE) - 90 hrs
Manual Transmission & Drive Axles (ASE) - 270 hrs
Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles (ASE) - 162 hrs
Electrical & Electronics Systems - 330 hrs
609 Air Condition Certification - 30 hrs
Utah State Inspection - 30 hrs
Special Applications - 1-150 hrs
DATC Proficiency Certificate
Automotive ASE Technician
Core Course - 648 hours
Electives - 250 hours
Total - 898 hours
Advisory Team:
- Dennis Koop (Chair) Snap-on Tools
- Jack Hill-Murdock Chevrolet
- Josh Miller - Davis County I/M
- Steve Hoellein - Felt Auto Parts
- Carl Frazier - Tas Goodyear #2
- Doug Keller - Ed Kenley Ford
- Steve Stewart - Weber State University
- Scott Hatch - Bountiful High School