Automotive Maintenance Technology - Ranken Technical College

Automotive Maintenance Technology from Ranken Technical College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. As technology and electronics continue to influence the automotive industry, many of St. Louis? largest car manufacturers, dealerships and repair shops are in need of skilled technicians capable of solving new and complex problems. To meet this need, Ranken offers an Automotive Maintenance Technology (AMT) program that provides students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required by leading automotive manufacturers and factories today. Associate of Technology , Associate of Science Ranken?s AMT program provides students with two years of hands-on training and instruction in diagnosing and repairing automotive problems and malfunctions. Combining traditional and modern industry practices, the program develops student proficiencies in the following areas: Engine repair Automatic transmission/transaxle Manual drivetrain and axles Suspension and steering Brakes Electrical/electronic systems Heating and air conditioning Engine performance During the last 40 days of the program, students will gain real-world experience as they participate in an on-site automotive practicum in which they will service and repair customer vehicles. For students interested in employment with the region?s leading auto manufacturers, Ranken currently offers an Import Maintenance Technology program. All of the training will be focused on import training and curriculum. The program incorporates hands-on training and on-the-job experience at a sponsoring import dealer. Under the supervision of a mentor technician with GM-ASEP, Toyota T-TEN or Honda PACT programs, students complete a professional internship in a dealership or repair shop during their final semester. Students who wish to pursue a high performance option may do so at the end of their third semester. Upon completion of the associate degree program, students are eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) program ? and could graduate with a bachelor?s degree in as little as two short years. View more details on Ranken Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.