Career Major - Automotive Chassis Technician
Automotive Chassis Technician - Alva Campus and Fairview Campus
In the Automotive Chassis Technician career major, students will learn how to maintain and repair of the automotive chassis.The automotive chassis provides the strength necessary to support the vehicles components and the payload placed upon it. Students will learn how to diagnose and repair drum and disc brake systems, as well as anti-lock brake systems. They will also learn how to diagnose and repair, front and rear suspension systems and how to perform wheel alignments. The hours completed in this major are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards, and ASE certification is recommended and industry recognized.
Career Major Length: 465 hours
SOC Code: 49.3020
You can access SOC occupation information at www.onetcodeconnector.org.
Courses |
Hours |
Introduction to Automotive Service | 45 |
Automotive Steering and Suspension Introduction (I) | 15 |
Automotive Brakes Introduction (I) | 30 |
Automotive Electrical/Electronics Introduction I | 45 |
Automotive Brakes Fundamentals (II) | 60 |
Automotive Steering and Suspension Fundamentals II | 75 |
Automotive Electrical/Electronics Fundamentals II | 90 |
Automotive Steering and Suspension Advanced (III) | 45 |
Automotive Brakes Advanced III | 30 |
Workforce Staging | 30 |
Campus Location: Alva and Fairview
Financial Aid Eligible: No.
Who Can Enroll: High School Juniors and Seniors & Adults
Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Tuition and Materials Use Fees:
Full-time in-district adult tuition - $930
Full-time out-of-district adult - $1,860
Full-time materials use fees - $233
Salary Range: $7.87 - $13.89/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading, language and math skills at the 9th grade level or above
- Basic computer literacy/skills
- Ability to understand theory and technical information
- Ability to read and comprehend textbook and shop manual
- Ability to complete basic math problems
- Good health, physical condition and manual dexterity
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand/work on your feet for extended periods of time
- Endurance to work under adverse weather conditions
- Good communication skills
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Pathway: Automotive Service
Alva Instructor: Mr. Ron Rader
Alva Instructor Website: www.nwtech.edu/rrader/
Fairview Instructor: Mr. Bobby Watson
Fairview Auto Tech Instructor's Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/NWtechAuto
Updated on 6/9/15