Advanced Automotive Services Technician, Advanced Certificate

Advance your technical expertise and become a go-to problem solver in today’s high-tech automotive industry.

The Advanced Automotive Services Technician Certificate builds on the foundational skills gained in the Automotive Services Technician (CTASVT) program, allowing students to refine and tailor their expertise to align with their specific career goals in the automotive field. Completion of the CTASVT certificate is required for entry into this advanced certificate. This program offers specialized training in critical areas such as Engine Diagnosis and Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, Engine Drivability, and Advanced Transmissions. Additionally, students will broaden their skill set through courses in Applied Auto Body Welding and Alternative Vehicle Fundamentals and Safety.

The CTASVT and the Advanced Automotive Services Technician (CVASV2) certificates are both embedded within the Transportation Technologies (APOETT - Auto Services Concentration), enabling students to achieve valuable credentials as they work toward their degree.

Next Steps

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What do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics do?

• Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.

What skills do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics have?

• Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Contact

• Transportation Technologies Department Page
• 734-973-3628
• [email protected]

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How much does it cost?

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