ASEP-General Motors, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• AUT 114 - Shop Fund & Minor Service Credits: 4
• ATG 322 - GM Steering & Suspension Credits: 3
• MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• PSY 102 - Human and Work Relations Credits: 3

Semester 2

• ATG 320 - GM Brake Systems Credits: 4
• ATG 312 - GM Specialized Electronics Trn Credits: 4
• PHY 710 - Technical Physics Credits: 3
• ATG 329 - Technical Internship I Credits: 3 (March-May at dealer)
• ATG 328 - Diagnosis/Repair-GM Elect Sys Credits: 3

Semester 3

• ATG 330 - Technical Internship II Credits: 3 (May & June at dealer)
• ATG 327 - Minor Svc/Repair/GM Engines Credits: 3
• ATG 336 - GM Fuel Systems Credits: 3
• ATG 326 - GM Auto AC Systems Credits: 3

Semester 4

• ATG 337 - GM Engine Performance Credits: 4
• ATG 344 - GM Manual Drivetrains Credits: 4
• ATG 345 - GM Automatic Drivetrains Credits: 4
• ATG 340 - Technical Internship III Credits: 3 (Oct. & Dec. at dealer)

Semester 5

• ATG 350 - Technical Internship IV Credits: 3 (Jan.-March at dealer)
• ATG 354 - Advanced GM Motors Systems Credits: 5
• COM 703 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
• ATG 333 - Major Service Proc/GM Engines Credits: 3
• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 75

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$156.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $17,000**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Will work in a General Motors service department.
• Service automobiles to keep them from developing mechanical problems (preventive maintenance).
• Diagnose drivability problems so repairs can be made.
• Make systematic examinations, adjustments; repair and replace defective parts of cars and trucks.
• Use different kinds of testing equipment, such as engine analyzers, compression gauges, electrical test meters, lab scopes and computers.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Use your hands to do technical and manipulative skills with accuracy.
• Use hand tools and interpret readings from meters, gauges and computers.
• Establish effective interpersonal relations with customers and coworkers.
• Read and understand technical information off a computer and from technical manuals.
• Ability to diagnose problems and take proper remedial measures.
• Lift and carry objects up to 60 lbs.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Basic math and reading skills are a must.
• Students must provide own hand tools at the beginning of the program, approximately $3,500.
• Average starting salary $34,113 (2015-2016 Placement Report).

Program Competencies

This Program will..

1. Demonstrate the workplace basic skills of listening, writing, computing, problem solving, interpersonal relationships, and leadership.
2. Demonstrate the ability to properly use and operate state of the art automotive diagnostic and repair equipment such as refrigerant reclaimers/recyclers, computers and computerized test equipment, lab scopes, electronic test meters, engine analyzers, computerized wheel alignment equipment, and precision measuring tools.
3. Diagnose drive-ability problems using both written and computerized service and repair manuals so the correct repairs can be made to GM vehicles.
4. Perform systematic examinations to enable the efficient adjustment, repair, or replacement of defective components or assemblies on GM cars and light trucks.
5. Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on GM cars and light trucks to help keep them from developing major mechanical problems.
6. Communicate using verbal and written information as required by industry to effectively deal with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
7. Integrate skills learned at the school and the internship experiences at a sponsoring GM dealerships’ service department.

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