Automotive Systems Technology - Surry Community College

Automotive Systems Technology from Surry Community College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as Automotive Service Technicians . It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field. Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic course work. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/transaxles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains. Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry. Learning Outcomes Graduates of the SCC Automotive Systems Program will: Use safe working practices as defined by OSHA for clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, ventilation handling, storage and disposal of chemicals. Use precision measuring instruments and industry standard diagnostic equipment to measure and repair vehicles. Diagnose and repair engine emissions and exhaust problems. Identify system concerns and solutions (brake systems, electrical/ electronic systems, or heating and air conditioning). Communicate effectively with the employer and the customer to determine repair and service needs. View more details on Surry Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.