910 - Automotive Service Technician (AOS)
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Program Description
training in general automotive repair geared to automotive dealership and
independent garage practice. You will receive hands-on experience with all
types of automobiles, including domestic, imported, gasoline, diesel, and
alternative fuels with labs taught by experts in the field. All systems of the
automobile are covered in the instruction, including the latest gasoline fuel
injection, electronic controls, emission controls, and automatic transmission
overhaul.
Program Advantages
Master certified by the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation, Inc. (NATEF).
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC).
NYS Licensed Inspection Station.
Students successfully completing the general automotive service technician program may return for a third year (senior year) in heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician, motorsports technology, or motorcycle and power sports technology and earn a second associate degree.
Professional Outlook
Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 68 percent are employed; 32 percent continued their education.
OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Automatic transmission technician
Automotive technician specialist
Automotive diagnostic specialist
Brake specialist
Drivability specialist
Fuel system specialist
Independent repair shop owner
Manufacturer’s service representative
Marine engine service specialist
Service manager
Service salesperson
Shop foreman
Wheel alignment specialist
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alfred State automotive service technician graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA degree program. Graduates who have credit for freshman composition, statistics, literature, history, and speech may complete the BBA program in two additional years; others may complete the BBA program in two-and-one-half years.
Certification and Licensure
Graduates may take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams. Students are eligible to take the New York State inspection certification upon successful completion of their freshman year.
Office of Accessibility Services
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.