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Certificate of Proficiency
Automotive General Service (GST)
Technician – ABE or ESL 2007-2008

Certificate of Proficiency
Automotive General Service (GST)
Technician – ABE

Description
The General Service Technician (GST) program is a three quarter job training program designed primarily for ABE students. Students earn a certificate of proficiency and upon graduation students can find jobs in places such as auto dealerships and independent auto repair shops.

These classes are team taught by an automotive instructor and an ABE instructor.

Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

1. Understand and identify basic auto shop and personal safety parameters at auto repair facilities.

2. Perform basic automotive diagnosis and repair, and use the associated tools.

3. Identify and interpret suspension and steering concerns, and determine corrective action.

4. Inspect/diagnose and replace most brake components.

5. Diagnose fluid usage, level, leaks, and condition.

6. Identify, inspect, and test Heating and Air Conditioning systems.

7. Diagnose and evaluate electronic systems and electrical features.

Certificate of Proficiency

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Minimum ASSET test scores: Math ASSET 35, COMPASS 19; Writing ASSET 25, COMPASS 13; Reading ASSET 29, COMPASS 45 Or instructor permission.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS                                        Cr.

AutoT 120 General Service Technician I . . . . . . . . . . .18
AutoT 121 General Service Technician II . . . . . . . . . . 18
AutoT 150 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Total credits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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Automotive General Service (GST)
Technician – ESL

Description
The General Service Technician (GST) program is a four-quarter job training program designed primarily for ESL students. Students earn a certificate of proficiency and upon graduation students can find jobs in places such as auto dealerships and independent auto repair shops.

These classes are team taught by an automotive instructor and an ESL instructor.

Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

1. Understand and identify basic auto shop and personal safety parameters at auto repair facilities.

2. Perform basic automotive diagnosis and repair, and use the associated tools.

3. Identify and interpret suspension and steering concerns, and determine corrective action.

4. Inspect/diagnose and replace most brake components.

5. Diagnose fluid usage, level, leaks, and condition.

6. Identify, inspect, and test Heating and Air Conditioning systems.

7. Diagnose and evaluate electronic systems and electrical features.

Certificate of Proficiency

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
ESL level 4 or higher (CASAS 220) or Minimum ASSET test scores: Math ASSET 35, COMPASS 19; Writing ASSET 25, COMPASS 13; Reading ASSET 29, COMPASS 45 Or instructor permission.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS                                   Cr.

AutoT 110 Intro to Auto Shop & Personal Safety . . . . .4
AutoT 111 Electrical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AutoT 112 Automotive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
AutoT 113 Steering & Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AutoT 114 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
AutoT 115 Drive Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AutoT 116 Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning . . . . .2
AutoT 150 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Total credits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

PDF Planning Sheet


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