Automotive Service Technology, C.C.

Program Code: 3220

The Automotive Service Technology career certificate prepares you to enter the automotive service industry as a technician. Course content includes, but is not limited to, brake systems, steering, suspension, manual and automatic transmissions, automotive heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, and engine repair. The SFSC Automotive Service Technology program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Road, NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176.

Length: 1800 contact hours / 60 occupational credits

Basic Skills Exit Requirement (TABE):

All students must meet the Exit Requirement (TABE) or qualify for an exemption.

   You are exempt if you:

• Earned a GED within the last two years
• Graduated from a Florida high school with a standard diploma in 2007 or later
• Are an adult student with a documented disability
• Hold an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher
  
  Other exemptions may also apply. For more information, contact Advising and Counseling at 863-784-7131.

   For non-exempt students:

• You must take the TABE (entry-level exam) within six weeks of starting the program.
• If your test results show you need additional skills, you’ll be referred to applied academics or another adult education program for structured basic skills instruction. This instruction may include English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
• You must demonstrate the required basic skills before receiving a Career Certificate of Completion, as outlined in the state curriculum frameworks.
  
  Basic Skills Exit Scores (TABE):