General Information
Job Responsibilities
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Inspect and lubricate engines and parts during routine service.
Follow checklist to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors. Plan work procedures, using manuals and charts.
Get descriptions of cars’ symptoms from customers or service advisors.
Examine vehicles, using a systematic approach to diagnose problems.
Estimate repair costs and obtain customer or service advisor approval to make repairs.
Adjust, repair, rebuild, or replace inefficient, damaged, or poorly working parts or units.
Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, tune-ups, checking fluid levels, and rotating
tires.
Use power tools, machine tools, and hand tools, jacks, and hoists.
Use electronic service equipment to test and diagnose parts and vehicles.
May specialize in one or more areas. This includes engine performance, transmissions, steeering/suspension, brakes, drivetrain, HVAC or electrical/electronics.
Automotive Technology
All Costs are Estimated*
Length of program ............................. 2 or 4 semesters
2016-2017 In-district tuition per credit ............... $137*
Books, fees, supplies, tools .................. $3,082-$4,445
1 or 2 year totals for program ............. $7,603-$13,487
* http://www.nic.edu/tuition (link to NIC tuition web page)
The median wage for automotive service technician
mechanics in Idaho is $37,867 per year. Half of all automotive service technician mechanics in Idaho earn
between $28,164 and $48,537 per year.
U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, 2015
http://lmi.idaho.gov/oes
Important Information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program may be found at:
http://www.nic.edu/programs/ge/
Employment Opportunities
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Independent automotive repair shops
Automotive dealerships
Automotive supply stores
Public/Private fleet repair shops
For information call
Career Technical Student Support Services
Office .............................. (208) 769-3468
.................................... or (208) 769-3448
Admissions ...................... (208) 769-3311
Financial Aid ................... (208) 769-3368
Visit our website at:
www.nic.edu/tech
Automotive Technology
Options: Intermediate Technical Certificate
Selective Enrollment Program
Advanced Technical Certificate
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This program is designed to prepare students for employment
as entry-level technicians in the automotive repair industry.
All ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) areas will be taught
through the use of lecture, mock-ups, and customer vehicles.
Successful completion of each semester or permission of the
instructor is required for admission to the next semester. Due
to the complexity of today’s cars, the industry requires a high
degree of reading and comprehension skills. Placement in
specific English and math courses is determined by the college assessment test. Prospective students who do not meet
the initial eligibility requirements for a career and technical
limited enrollment program will need to take selected courses
to receive necessary skill building prior to entering the program.
The North Idaho College Automotive Technology program is
NATEF certified and is taught by ASE Master Technicians.
Note: Current industry professionals may enroll in individual
courses on a space-available basis and with the instructor’s
permission.
Intermediate Technical Certificate
First Semester
ATEC 117
AUTO 102
AUTO 111
AUTO 118
AUTO 119L
MCTE 104
Occupational Relations & Job Search
Automotive Technology Fundamentals
and Safety
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
Electrical Systems
Automotive Lab I
Technical Math for Auto/Diesel/Outdoor
Power/Recreational Vehicle
2
2
2
3
7
3
Semester Total 19
Second Semester
AUTO 124
AUTO 127
AUTO 129L
ECTE 100
or ENGL 101
Brakes, Steering and Suspension
Engine Repair
Automotive Lab II
Fundamentals for Writing
English Composition
2
3
7
3
(3)
Semester Total 15
Program Total 34
Advanced Technical Certificate
First Semester
AUTO 102
AUTO 111
AUTO 118
AUTO 119L
MCTE 104
Automotive Technology Fundamentals
and Safety
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
Electrical Systems
Automotive Lab I
Technical Math for Auto/Diesel/Outdoor
Power/Recreational Vehicle
2
2
3
7
3
Semester Total 17
Second Semester
AUTO 124
AUTO 127
AUTO 129L
ECTE 100
or ENGL 101
Brakes, Steering and Suspension
Engine Repair
Automotive Lab II
Fundamentals for Writing
English Composition
2
3
7
3
(3)
Third Semester
ATEC 117
AUTO 231
AUTO 233
AUTO 235L
Occupational Relations & Job Search
Engine Performance I
Electrical Systems II and HVAC
Advanced Automotive Lab III
2
3
2
7
Semester Total 14
Fourth Semester
AUTO 241
AUTO 243
AUTO 245L
Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
Engine Performance II
Advanced Automotive Lab IV
3
2
7
Semester Total 12
Program Total 58
Associate of Applied Science Degree
In addition to the specific Automotive Technology courses, students
must take a minimum of 15 credits of A.A.S. general education courses
as specified in the program below.
First Semester
AUTO 102
AUTO 111
AUTO 118
AUTO 119L
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Automotive Technology Fundamentals
and Safety
2
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
2
Electrical Systems
3
Automotive Lab I
7
A.A.S. Mathematical Ways of Knowing 1 3-5
Semester Total 17-19
Second Semester
AUTO 124
AUTO 127
AUTO 129L
ENGL 101
Brakes, Steering and Suspension
Engine Repair
Automotive Lab II
English Composition 2
2
3
7
3
Semester Total 15
Third Semester
AUTO 231
AUTO 233
AUTO 235L
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Engine Performance I
Electrical Systems II and HVAC
Advanced Automotive Lab III
A.A.S. Social and Behavioral Ways of
Knowing 3
3
2
7
3
Semester Total 15
Fourth Semester
AUTO 241
AUTO 243
AUTO 245L
COMM 101
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Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
Engine Performance II
Advanced Automotive Lab IV
Intro to Speech Communication 2
A.A.S. Institutionally Designated 3
3
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7
3
3
Semester Total 18
Program Total 65-67
Notes:
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Mathematics requirement includes any math course that is MATH
123 or higher and meets the A.A.S. degree requirements listed in
the catalog.
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Satisfies from the A.A.S. degree general education requirements.
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Select from the A.A.S. degree requirements.
Semester Total 15
Admissions Office
1000 West Garden Avenue • Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 • 208.769.3311 • admit@nic.edu
Revised June 2016