Auto Service Technology
Instructor:
Marshall Lystra
Para-Professional:
Jeff MontellaCourse Description:
With almost 195 million vehicles on the road today, the demand for highly skilled technicians has never been greater. The Career Tech Center (CTC) Auto Service program has been training technicians for over 30 years and is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Program instruction includes a balance of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on teaching on the equipment service floor. Students will learn automotive brakes, steering and suspension systems, fuel injection, electrical and electronic systems, engine performance and more.
View Course Syllabus
Student Quotes:
"I liked being able to bring my own vehicle in to work on it."
- Auto Service Technology Student, 2010-11
"What I like most about this class is the hands-on work that we do out in the shop."
- Auto Service Technology Student, 2007-08
Special Features of the Program:
Student may take the State of Michigan certification tests.
Customer service work is scheduled into the curriculum.
The program prepares students to specialize in the Automotive Technology service.
Work-based learning opportunities are available for qualified students.
Articulated college credit is available from Ferris State University and Muskegon Community College and other technical schools.
CD self paced learning is used in all automotive areas.
View a list of program advisors:
Auto Service advisory committee