Auto Service Technology

Auto Service students test their engine

 

Auto Service Technology

Students perform alignments, engine rebuilds, brakes and driveline services, engine electronics programming, air conditioning repair, and other general automotive maintenance and services. Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) Student certification. English, 4th year math, and college credit are available. Related careers include automotive service technician, automotive service writer, automotive service manager.

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College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Baker College, Davenport University, Delta College, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Mid Michigan Community College, Muskegon Community College, University of Northwestern Ohio, and Washtenaw Community College. For information on how to earn articulated credit contact Lindsay Pulsipher at the CTC.

Students who successfully complete this course may receive direct college credit to Muskegon Community College. Our direct credit webpage has a list of all participating classes.

Tour the lab

Enjoy this tour of our Auto Service lab featuring multiple lifts, a brand new Hunter Wheel Balancing system, Snap-On Tools, and more to equip students with the necessary skills to enter the automotive maintenance industry.

 

Instructor Bios

Instructor:  Jeff Mammoser

Mr. Mammoser has his Associates degree in Automotive Technology from Triton Community College. He has also completed courses in business management, welding, and education and is working on his degree in Automotive Management from Ferris State. For six years, he served as the Manager of Vehicle Service for Firestone  and has spent ten years as an Automotive Technology Paraprofessional before coming to the CTC. In his free time, he and his wife love to camp and hike all over western Michigan with their dog. They have even visited every lighthouse in Lower Michigan!

Parapro: Steve Mikkelson

Mr. Mikkelson is a graduate of Montague High School. He comes to the CTC with a wealth of experience including an Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering Technology from Muskegon Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in  Manufacturing Engineering and a Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education from Western Michigan University. He also has 30+ years working in automotive and aerospace manufacturing facilities. His hobbies include most anything outdoors and he enjoys playing armchair General Manager for the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings.

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Competencies
  • Tools, Equipment, and Industry Standards
  • Brakes
  • Steering, Suspension and Alignment
  • Electrical and Electronic Systems
  • Engine Repair
  • Engine Performance
  • Automatic Transmissions, Transaxles, and Drivetrains
  • Manual Transmissions, Transaxles, and Drivetrains
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Career Ready Practices

 

 

 

15 School Districts
16 Program Areas
19 Years in Operation
32 Educators
844 Students