AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

THIS PROGRAM IS NATEF/ASE CERTIFIED

 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

General Descriptions:

The Automotive Technology Course prepares students for employment in the automotive service field.

Prerepu~sites:

Applicant must be a high school student working on a diploma. Adult students must have a high school diploma or GED or be enrolled in the GED program.

Certification:

The curriculum covers the following areas:

1. Brakes

2. Electrical Systems

3. Engine Repair/Rebuilding

4. Engine Performance

5. Suspension and Steering

6. Heating and Air Conditioning

7. Manual Drive Train/Axle

8. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

9. Safety

10. Tools

11. Equipment

12. Computer Literacy

13. Skills USA

Length of Course:

The course requires a total of 1080 clock hours. These hours are divided between classroom study,

laboratory, and hands-on work. The break down is as follows:

Classroom: 360 Hours
Laboratory: 360 Hours
Hands-on Work: 360 Hours

GREAT NEWS!!!

Putnam Career & Technical Center has achieved certification by the National Institute for Automotive

Service Excellence (ASE) in the areas of Automatic Transmission and Transaxle, Brakes, Electronic

Systems, Engine Performance, Engine Repair, Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, Manual

Drive Train and Axles, and Suspension and Steering. We have been evaluated and approved by the

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

With the ASE certification and NATF approval, the latest tools, equipment and highly skilled instructors, PCTC is prepared to provide the automotive service industry with competent, skilled and employable graduate technicians that are in such high demand.

 

 

Questions & Answers

Automotive Technology

Putnam Career & Technical Center

1. What are the benefits of the Automotive Technology Program?

A. The program has been in existence for 38 years.

B. Average number of students per class is 20-25.

C. Instructor’s Experience - 41 years.

D. Actual disassembly of a vehicle.

E. Training provided on actual Cars and Trucks - NO MOCK EQUIPMENT

F. Students can work on their own vehicles.

G. 80% of the training is hands-on.

H. Automatic Transmission and

Transaxle, Brakes,

Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine

Performance, Engine Repair, Heating

and Air Conditioning, Manual Drive

Train and Axles, and Suspension and

Steering are the courses taught.

2. Do they have the appropriate equipment?

YES!

A. Automotive Technology Textbooks.

B. Mitchell and Chilton Repair Manuals.

C. Video Training Tapes.

D. Video Equipment (TV & VCR)

E. Air Tools

F. Snap-On Computerized 4-Wheel Alignment System.

G. Computerized Wheel Balancer H. Snap-On Brake Drum/Disc Lathe

3. Is Financial Aid Available? YES!

A. GED

B. WIA

C. TRA/TAA

D. Vocational Rehabilitation

E. Worker’s Compensation

F. Unemployment

(1 Pell Grant

4. When may I visit and speak with the instructors and students?

Weekdays - 8:00 A.M. through 3:30 P.M.

5. Do we offer Placement Assistance? YES!

6. What is the length of the program?

A. It is a two-year program (1080 hours) with the option of a third year for recent graduates (Thirteenth year)

B. Automotive Technology is an open-entry program (students may start at any time).

C. We offer special workshops - working with new automotive dealers and manufacturing representatives in order to update the skills of students and local industrial personnel.

7. How do I enroll?

A. Talk to your counselor.

B. Fill out an enrollment form.

C. Call Larry Rollins, Instructor, at (304) 586-3494, ext. 237 or 244

8. How are Automotive Technicians paid?

A. Some shops pay salary only.

B. Some shops pay by the hour.

C. Most are flat rate.

9. Special Certification of the program:

A. NATEF Certified

B. ASE Certification

 

For more information on this program, please fill out the information below and mail it today. You may also call Mr. Larry Rollins at (304) 586-3494 ext. 237 or 244 or FAX: (304) 586-4467.

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P.O. Box 640, Eleanor, West Virginia 25070 - (304) 586-3494

 

 

Putnam Career & Technical Center

 

Postsecondary Information       Automotive Technology

2009-2010 School Year             Begins 8/26/2009      Ends 6/1/2010

Larry Rollins , Instructor                       (304) 586-3494, ext. 244, 237

Kevin Roberts , Instructor                    (304) 586-3494, ext. 249

 

Qualifications                                                     HS Diploma / GED

Starting Date     8/26/2009                                Ending Date     6/1/2011

1st  Year Students                                              Monday – Friday 8:30 – 11:15

2nd Year Students                                              Monday – Friday 12:15 – 3:05

1080 Total Clock Hours

 COSTS:

 Registration                                  $30.00

Tuition ($1485 per year)         $2970.00

Books           (optional)                $80.00

Lab                                              $75.00

Supplies                                       $25.00

Parking Permit                                $5.00

 

Total Paid to PCTC                   $3185.00

Other Related Costs / Not Payable to PCTC

   Tools                                            $2000.00

 

Total Course Costs                        $5180.00

 

April 20, 2009