Automotive Service Technology 1 & 2

Automotive Service Technology 1 Hours: 1050 – approximately one school year (35 weeks) Cost: Tuition is approximately $3,024.00, plus books & fees
Automotive Service Technology 2 Hours: 750 – approximately 7 months (25 weeks) Cost: Tuition is approximately 2,160.00, plus books & fees Testing Requirements: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Location: LTC Main Campus

Automotive Service Technology 1 & 2 Master Plan of Instruction

Mission: The mission of the Automotive Service Technology 1 & 2 programs is to prepare students for employment in the automotive mechanic field.
Auto Service

What you’ll learn:

  • Basic automotive skills
  • Automobile diagnosis and repair
  • Automobile maintenance
  • Brakes, air conditioning, and drive lines
  • Transmissions and engines
  • Electronic control systems
  • Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination
 Automotive Service Technology 1
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A AER0014 Automobile Services Assistor 300 hrs
B AER0418 Automotive Brake System Technician 150 hrs
C AER0453 Automobile Suspension and Steering Technician 150 hrs
D AER0360 Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician 300 hrs
E AER0110 Engine Repair Technician 150 hrs

Automotive Service Technology 2

OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A AER0503 Automotive Engine Performance Technician 300 hrs
B AER0257 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Technician 150 hrs
C AER0274 Manual Drivetrain and Axle Technician 150 hrs
D AER0172 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician 150 hrs

Industry Certifications

  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Professional Certification

Employment Opportunities:

  • Technician
  • Parts counter
  • Service writer
  • Lube technician

Starting Salaries:

Vary, ranging from $20,000 to $50,000*
*Based on local industry information

Recent Employers of Graduates:

  • Leesburg Automotive Service
  • Sears
  • Lugos Auto Repair
  • Tire Kingdom
  • AutoZone
  • Lake Sumter Transmission
  • Above Automotive
  • Hyundai of Leesburg

Completion Rate* – AST 100%; AST 1 100%; AST 2** 
Placement Rate* – AST 75%; AST 1 83%; AST 2** 
Licensure Pass Rate* – N/A

For employment information, visit www.onetonline.org
*Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year. **Automotive Service Technology 2 is a new program, data not yet available.

Required Book List

For the most recent book list for the Automotive Service Technology 1 & 2 programs, visit Lake Technical Center’s online Bookstore and Marketplace.

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete the online application
  3. Take the TABE and/or placement tests
  4. Meet with a counselor
  5. Register and pay tuition and fees
  6. Purchase books and supplies
  7. Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class

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