Automotive Technology
DELIVERY
Day or Evening
START
Fall Semester
CAMPUS
Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Campus
OVERVIEW
Looking for the key to success as an automotive professional? Start at HTC, where you will become highly skilled in using sophisticated diagnostic and repair equipment. It is all part of your training in the diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of automobiles and light trucks. You will learn from highly qualified instructors and be ready to diagnose, determine condition, and repair or replace various components in engines, transmissions, differentials, air conditioners, fuel systems, emission controls, ignition and electrical systems, and brakes and suspensions. You will gain the skills employers are looking for in an automotive technician. That is why great training at HTC puts you on the road to success.
LABS AND CLASSROOMS
Our classrooms and labs are equipped with state-of-the-art computer stations and automotive shop equipment. Current shop equipment include: scan tools, alignment and tire machines, diagnostic equipment, and shop hoists.
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Students are required to provide their own hand tools. Average first year costs are $1,500-$5,000.
OPTIONAL: Vendor may list any additional tools included that are over and above required tools listed.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more.
Ability to work in cramped postions; kneeling, squatting, bending.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to understand written and oral directions.
Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
Must be able to pass a drug test.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May work indoors or outdoors and be exposed to dust, fumes, and chemicals.
Must wear personal protective eyewear.
Daily exposure to chemical contaminants.
JOB OUTLOOK
As the population grows, so will the number of motor vehicles. All those new cars and trucks, as well as the old ones, will require maintenance and service. While maintenance can be put off for a short period, car owners are more likely to keep this up even when the economy is poor. This is because most people rely on their vehicles.
Most jobs for mechanics are at repair shops and auto dealerships. The number of jobs at these locations will continue to grow. Faster growth may occur at shops that specialize in oil changes, brake repair, and other minor repairs. The number of jobs for mechanics at fuel stations will continue to decline.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Automotive Technician
SALARY Above the statewide median: $18.21per hour for a Master Tech
INSTRUCTORS
Brooklyn Park Campus: Eden Prairie Campus:
Dave Oie: dave.oie@hennepintech.edu Susan Amacher: susan.amacher@hennepintech.edu
763-488-2512 952-995-1577
Mike Rudolph: mike.rudolph@hennepintech.edu Jerry Kuss: jerry.kuss@hennepintech.edu
763-488-2591 952-995-1572
Mike Roberts: mike.roberts@hennepintech.edu Don Paulak: don.paulak@hennepintech.edu
763-488-2535 952-995-1555
Andy Thul: andy.thul@hennepintech.edu
952-995-1558
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
Advisory Committees
The purpose of advisory committees is to promote partnerships between career and technical education, business, labor and the communities they serve. Advisory committee members provide input on program structure, curriculum, technology, and student preparation.
Become an advisory committee member, please contact Lori Laabs at 952-995-1403.
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
NATEF-National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
NATEF was founded as an independent, non-profit organization with a single mission: To evaluate technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommend qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
MACS - Mobile Air Conditioning Society
IATN - International Automotive Technician Network
ASE - Automotive Service Excellence
MTTIA - Minnesota Teachers of Transportation and Industrial Areas
NACAT - North American Council of Automotive Teachers
ARTICULATIONS
Students may continue their education and proceed towards a Bachelor of Operations Management degree at MSU-Moorhead.
Our classrooms and labs are equipped with state-of-the-art computer stations and automotive shop equipment. Current shop equipment include: scan tools, alignment and tire machines, diagnostic equipment, and shop hoists.
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Students are required to provide their own hand tools. Average first year costs are $1,500-$5,000.
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TOOL LIST 1 |
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| Item# | Tool Description | |
| 1 | 3/8" drive ratchet | |
| 2 | 3/8" drive x 3", 6" and 12" extensions | |
| 3 | 3/8" drive universal joint | |
| 4 | 3/8" drive sockets 3/8" to 7/8" standard sockets, 6 point | |
| 5 | 3/8" drive sockets 3/8" to 7/8" deep sockets, 6 point | |
| 6 | 3/8" drive sockets 8mm-19mm standard sockets, 6 point | |
| 7 | 3/8" drive sockets 8mm-19mm deep sockets, 6 point | |
| 8 | 1/2" drive ratchet | |
| 9 | 1/2" drive breaker bar | |
| 10 | 1/2" drive impact universal joint | |
| 11 | 1/2" drive x 3", 6" and 12" extensions | |
| 12 | 1/2" drive sockets 3/8" - 1-1/4" standard impact sockets, 6 pt | |
| 13 | 1/2" drive sockets 3/8" - 1-1/4" deep impact sockets, 6 point | |
| 14 | 1/2" drive sockets 13mm - 21mm std. impact sockets, 6 pt | |
| 15 | 1/2" drive sockets 13mm - 21mm deep impact sockets, 6 pt | |
| 16 | 1/2" F to 3/8" M impact adaptor | |
| 17 | combination wrenches 3/8" to 7/8" | |
| 18 | combination wrenches 7mm to 21mm | |
| 19 | 6" needle nose pliers | |
| 20 | 6" slip joint pliers | |
| 21 | 8" side cutter pliers | |
| 22 | 7" vise grip pliers | |
| 23 | 7" needle nose vise grip pliers | |
| 24 | 10" vise grip pliers | |
| 25 | 10" tongue and groove (channellock style) pliers | |
| 26 | (3) slotted screwdrivers, assorted sizes | |
| 27 | (3) phillips screwdrivers, #1, #2 and #3 tips | |
| 28 | small pocket screwdriver | |
| 29 | straight and 90 degree pick | |
| 30 | hex key set, SAE standard sizes | |
| 31 | hex key set, metric sizes | |
| 32 | 3 piece pry bar set | |
| 33 | 3 pound hammer | |
| 34 | 16 ounce ball peen hammer | |
| 35 | rubber mallet | |
| 36 | soft face hammer | |
| 37 | (3) chisels, assorted sizes | |
| 38 | (3) punches, assorted sizes | |
| 39 | brass punch | |
| 40 | safety glasses or goggles | |
| 41 | hearing protection-ear muffs or ear plugs | |
| 42 | leather gloves or mechanics gloves | |
| 43 | blade style feeler gauge | |
| 44 | wire brush | |
| 45 | flashlight | |
| 46 | tire valve core tool | |
| 47 | tire pressure gauge | |
| 48 | hacksaw and blades | |
| 49 | telescoping magnet | |
| 50 | shop light (drop light) | |
| 51 | oil filter wrench for small (2-7/8" - 3-1/4") sizes | |
| 52 | oil filter wrench for standard (3-1/2" - 3-7/8") sizes | |
| 53 | 6"-8"flat file | |
| 54 | 6"-8" round (rat tail) file | |
| 55 | 12 volt test light, high impedance | |
| 56 | 25 foot tape measure | |
| 57 | tire air chuck | |
| 58 | rubber tipped blow gun | |
| 59 | hand impact driver with selection of bits | |
| 60 | telescoping mirror | |
| 61 | battery post cleaner | |
| 62 | battery terminal spreader | |
| 63 | DVOM with 10 meg ohm impedance | |
| 64 | Brake tool kit | |
| 65 | TOOL BOX to secure and store tools--must be large enough to secure all tools when not in use, lockable, and should roll for easy use in different shop areas. Maximum width of 42" | |
OPTIONAL: Vendor may list any additional tools included that are over and above required tools listed.
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TOOL LIST 2 |
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| Item# | Tool Description |
| 1 | 1/4" drive sockets 3/16" to 1/2" standard, 6 point |
| 2 | 1/4" drive sockets 3/16" to 1/2" deep, 6 point |
| 3 | 1/4" drive sockets 5mm to 13mm standard, 6 point |
| 4 | 1/4" drive sockets 5mm to 13mm deep, 6 point |
| 5 | 1/4" drive ratchet |
| 6 | 1/4" drive universal joint |
| 7 | 1/4" 6" driver handle (screwdriver type) |
| 8 | 1/4" drive extensions, 3", 6" and 12" lengths |
| 9 | flare nut wrenches, 3/8" to 3/4" sizes |
| 10 | flare nut wrenches, 8mm to 15mm sizes |
| 11 | GM side terminal battery wrench |
| 12 | Internal/External snap ring pliers set |
| 13 | electrical crimping tool |
| 14 | wheel weight pliers |
| 15 | battery terminal pliers |
| 16 | 3 pound dead blow hammer |
| 17 | torx bit set, T8 through T60 sizes |
| 18 | Axle nut sockets: 29mm, 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 35mm, 36mm, 38mm |
| 19 | drill bit set, 1/16" to 3/8" by 64ths |
| 20 | 5/8" spark plug socket |
| 21 | 13/16" spark plug socket |
| 22 | seal puller |
| 23 | 8" C-clamp |
| 24 | door panel remover, "U" notch style |
| 25 | door panel remover, "V" notch style |
| 26 | door handle clip remover |
| 27 | 1/4" drive torque wrench |
| 28 | spark tester |
| 29 | spark plug gap tool |
| 30 | dial caliper, 0-6 inch |
| 31 | 1/2" drive torque wrench, 50-250 ft/lb, break over type |
| 32 | 3/8" drive torque wrench, 5-75 ft/lb, break over type |
| 33 | 1/2" drive air impact gun |
| 34 | air or cordles electric drill, 3/8"minimum capacity |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more.
Ability to work in cramped postions; kneeling, squatting, bending.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to understand written and oral directions.
Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
Must be able to pass a drug test.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May work indoors or outdoors and be exposed to dust, fumes, and chemicals.
Must wear personal protective eyewear.
Daily exposure to chemical contaminants.
JOB OUTLOOK
As the population grows, so will the number of motor vehicles. All those new cars and trucks, as well as the old ones, will require maintenance and service. While maintenance can be put off for a short period, car owners are more likely to keep this up even when the economy is poor. This is because most people rely on their vehicles.
Most jobs for mechanics are at repair shops and auto dealerships. The number of jobs at these locations will continue to grow. Faster growth may occur at shops that specialize in oil changes, brake repair, and other minor repairs. The number of jobs for mechanics at fuel stations will continue to decline.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Automotive Technician
SALARY Above the statewide median: $18.21per hour for a Master Tech
INSTRUCTORS
Brooklyn Park Campus: Eden Prairie Campus:
Dave Oie: dave.oie@hennepintech.edu Susan Amacher: susan.amacher@hennepintech.edu
763-488-2512 952-995-1577
Mike Rudolph: mike.rudolph@hennepintech.edu Jerry Kuss: jerry.kuss@hennepintech.edu
763-488-2591 952-995-1572
Mike Roberts: mike.roberts@hennepintech.edu Don Paulak: don.paulak@hennepintech.edu
763-488-2535 952-995-1555
Andy Thul: andy.thul@hennepintech.edu
952-995-1558
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
Advisory Committees
The purpose of advisory committees is to promote partnerships between career and technical education, business, labor and the communities they serve. Advisory committee members provide input on program structure, curriculum, technology, and student preparation.
Become an advisory committee member, please contact Lori Laabs at 952-995-1403.
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
NATEF-National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
NATEF was founded as an independent, non-profit organization with a single mission: To evaluate technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommend qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
MACS - Mobile Air Conditioning Society
IATN - International Automotive Technician Network
ASE - Automotive Service Excellence
MTTIA - Minnesota Teachers of Transportation and Industrial Areas
NACAT - North American Council of Automotive Teachers
ARTICULATIONS
Students may continue their education and proceed towards a Bachelor of Operations Management degree at MSU-Moorhead.
