Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER
Pathway: Technical and Professional Studies
If you have a knack for mechanical work, can read and follow detailed instructions, and enjoy precision work and problem-solving, the Automotive Technology program at PPSC might be for you. Prepare for a fun and challenging career in repair, service, sales, or supply through hands-on learning and the option to earn different automotive certificates to boost your skills.
As a PPSC Automotive Technology student, you will receive hands on instruction from industry leaders. You will learn how to:
Automotive Technology also will cover other automotive systems like emissions, ignitions, brakes, air conditioning systems and suspensions.
With a certificate or degree from PPSC in Automotive Technology, you are prepared for gainful employment as automotive service professionals. Automotive Technology studies lead to interesting careers in repair, service, sales and supply like:
The Automotive Technology program leads to an interesting and challenging career in the repair, service, sales, and supply fields. The Automotive Technology Degree has a specific focus on automotive service and repair.
The Air Conditioning & Heating Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. The major emphasis is on the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and service of automotive heating and air conditioning systems and their components.
The Automatic Transmission Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. The major emphasis is on practical methods of maintaining, servicing, and performing adjustments on automatic transmissions and transaxles.
The Automotive Brakes Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. The major emphasis is on the operation of automotive braking systems, including skills related to diagnosis, service, and repair of disc brakes, drum brakes, and basic hydraulic systems.
The Automotive Electricity Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. The major emphasis is on the skills associated with the inspection and testing of typical computerized engine control systems, including ignition systems.
The Automotive Parts Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. Students learn about a variety of automotive components (brakes, suspension, steering, transmissions, automotive computers, etc.), as well as the proper methods for completing parts invoices, repair orders, sales receipts, and tickets.
The Automotive Technology Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. Students learn about a variety of automotive components (brakes, suspension, steering, transmissions, automotive computers, etc.), as well as skills associated with the diagnosis and repair of heating and air conditioning systems, fuel injection and emission systems, engine repair and rebuild, alignment types and procedures, and automotive and diesel body electrical systems.
The Engine Performance Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. Students learn the skills to diagnose and troubleshoot automotive system repairs, including starting and charging systems, ignition, fuel, and emissions systems, as well as engine rebuilding and repairing, for automotive and diesel systems.
The Gasoline Engine Repair Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. The major emphasis is on the service of cylinder head, valve-train components, and components of the cooling system.
The Manual Drivetrain Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. The major emphasis is on the operating principles and repair procedures relating to axle-shaft and universal joints.
The Suspension and Steering Certificate is designed for students to learn the basics of shop safety and common shop equipment. The major emphasis is on the diagnosis, inspection, and service of suspension and steering systems used in light trucks and automobiles.
When studying Auto Collision, you will learn from instructors who have real-world experience and who are leaders in the industry. Upon completion of the program, you'll be ready for a job in a body shop.
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