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  • Automotive service technicians must continually adapt to changing technology and repair techniques as vehicle components and systems become increasingly sophisticated.
  • Formal automotive technician training is the best preparation for these challenging technology-based jobs.
  • Opportunities should be very good for automotive service technicians  with diagnostic and problem-solving skills, knowledge of electronics and mathematics, and mechanical aptitude.
Brian Moore
Name:  Brian D. Moore
E-Mail:  bmoore@lebanon.k12.mo.us
Certification:  ASE Master Technician
Education:  Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Drury University, Central State University
Years in Education:  11
Automotive Industry:  16 1/2 years in GM Dealership
GM Certified

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Josh Arl
Name:  Josh Arl
E-Mail:  jarl@lebanon.k12.mo.us
Certification:  ASE Certification, Ford Master Certified,
Master Diesel Certified

Education:  Drury University, St. Louis Community College
Years in Education:  1
Automotive Industry:  7 years in Ford dealerships, Shop Owner--2 years


ASEAreas of TrainingASE
A Certified Training Facility
for
Automotive Service Excellence

General Service Technician

Automotive Technology I
--The purpose of this program is to provide students with inspection, repair, and diagnostic skills to obtain employment in the automotive service industry.  The class teaches skills based on the automotive industry standards for Automotive Service Excellence.  Students will receive instruction in the following areas:  automotive safety practices, automotive tools and equipment, lubrication and cooling systems, brake systems, suspension systems, steering systems, and hydraulic systems.  Appropriate personal wear including safety glasses, safety shoes, and/or uniforms may be required for lab activities.

Automotive Technology II--The purpose of this program is to provide students with advanced inspection, repair, and diagnostic skills to obtain employment in the automotive service industry.  The class teaches skills based on the automotive industry for Automotive Service Excellence.  Students will receive instruction in the following areas:  automotive safety practices, electrical system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and service, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, gauges, and electrical accessories, ignition systems, fuel and exhaust systems, emission control systems, engine diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train diagnosis and repair, short block diagnosis and repair (if time allows), lubrication and cooling systems, and air conditioning and heating systems.  Apropriate personal wear including safety glasses, safety shoes, and/or uniforms may be required for lab activities.  Second year students have the opportunity to participate in an internship program during the last semester of their second year in the program.  Students will also plan and prepare for the annual car show.

Related Academics--Students will be expected to participate in and earn a C grade or better in the technical Math and English competencies required to complete the Collision Repair program.  


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Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department  of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings, and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations. The Handbook is released biennially with its companion publication the Career Guide to Industries.  The current 2008-2009 edition was released in December 2007 and includes employment projections for the period 2006-2016.

Because the Occupational Outlook Handbook is a U.S. government publication it is not under copyright and is reproduced in various forms by other publishers, with additional information or features.