Automotive Service Technician

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective: The Automotive Service Technician (AST) diploma program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level career in the automotive service industry. Classes combine theory with practical application of hands-on job skills. All AST courses include the use of hand and specialty tools and emphasize equipment and shop safety procedures. *Students should be prepared to sit for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams and the EPA 609 A/C Technician certification test. 

The AST diploma program is intended for persons with a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent who desire a career inspecting, diagnosing, servicing, and repairing vehicles in an automotive environment.

The AST diploma graduate may be qualified for entry-level employment in specialized or general automotive service positions. As an entry-level automotive technician, the AST graduate will be working with both computerized and conventional systems.

B.Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $24,667.50 tuition + $40 Registration Fee = $24,707.50 total
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition): Automotive Service Inspection, Maintenance, Repair 4th Edition Engine Repair NATEF STDRDS JOB SHEETS
(A1) 4 Edition Suspension & Steering NATEF STDRDS JOB SHEETS (A4)
3rd Edition Breaks NATEF STDRDS JOB SHEETS (A5) 3rd Edition Electrical
Electronic Systems NATEF STDRDS JOB SHEETS (A6) 3rd Edition Heating
& Air Conditioning NATEF STDRDS JOB SHEETS (A7) 3rd Edition Engine
Performance NATEF STDRDS JOB SHEETS (A8) 3rd Edition Customer Service
Skills for Success 6th Edition Mathematics for the Trades a Guided
Approach 10th Edition The Job Searchers Handbook Custom Edition for ATI
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if
costs are included in tuition): All textbooks, tools, equipment,
supplies, uniforms & other miscellaneous items are issued as needed
throughout the program & are included in the tuition. E. WIOA Contact
for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: Name: Janet Bates Email:
jbates@aai.edu Phone number: (480)347-0058 F. Direct Website link to the
program: http://www.aai.edu/ G. Additional information: • Background
check requirements for licensing & background restrictions for
working in the occupation: employer’s discretion • Other requirements
needed: employer’s discretion H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if
Refund policy is not listed on the school website): a. Before commencement
of the program, a 100% refund of tuition charges, less $100.00. b. If
10% or less of the total clock hours has been completed, a refund of at
least 90% of the tuition charges for the total clock hours. c. If more
than 10% but less than or equal to 20% of the total clock hours has been
completed, a refund of at least 80% of the tuition charges for the total
clock hours. d. If more than 20% but less than or equal to 30% of the
total clock hours has been completed, a refund of at least 70% of the
tuition charges for the total clock hours. e. If more than 30% but less
than or equal to 40% of the total clock hours has been completed, a
refund of at least 60% of the tuition charges for the total clock hours.
f. If more than 40% but less than or equal to 50% of the total clock
hours has been completed, a refund of at least 50% of the tuition
charges for the total clock hours. g. If more than 50% of the total
clock hours have been completed, no refund will be provided. I.
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a
supporting explanation for each) • Industry Recognized: (Developed &
offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association
or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes Nationally Recognized Industry Association or
Organization: Automotive Service Association Specialty Equipment Market
Association AAI meets twice a year with advisory committees made up of
employers & experts from the industry & surrounding community.
These Committees review results of graduate & employer surveys,
review current industry trends & give feedback & recommendations
for updates to programs that the school considers for implementation.
Planned changes & updates are published in an addendum distributed
to students & included in the next printed Catalog. • Stackable:
(Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes or No: Yes Career Pathway:
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam EPA 609 A/C Technician
certification test • Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas;
by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies) Yes
or No (Explain): Yes Students learning the trades taught at Arizona Automotive Institute usually have the luxury of choosing different locations which they will be based; this gives them great flexibility geographically. • Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school) Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency & link to the website: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 www.accsc.org

Credential Attainment Rate - 51%

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