Automotive Systems Technology
The Wilkes Community College Automotive Systems Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the technical, communication, computation and personal responsibility skills needed to be successful in the ever-changing technologically advanced automotive industry.
- Examine and validate underlying assumptions dealing with automotive shop and repair safety procedures, practices, chemical/solvent disposal, and management of waste streams reducing their impact on the global environment. Evaluate data collected from the power train management system to ensure the vehicle is performing efficiently and pollution is minimized to assist with reversing the effects on global problematic issues.
- Seek best information, measure, analyze, diagnose, repair, and verify the repair in all areas of automotive repair (A1-A8 ASE areas). Efficiently access resources (both electronic and print) for service and technical information necessary to complete specific automotive services and repairs.
Contact Information
Pathways
Technical Standards
The Automotive Systems Technology program technical standards have been developed to inform students of the nonacademic essential functions of the program and profession. Examples are not all inclusive.
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Communication Oral / Written |
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Mobility / Motor Skills |
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Physical Strength and Stamina |
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Sensory
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Environmental / Occupational Exposure |
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Field or Industry Professional Standards |
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