Automotive Service Technician (Ast) - Level 2 Certificate

Automotive Service Technician (Ast) - Level 2 Certificate is a Diploma program taught at Collin County Community College District, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years (two-year Associate of Applied Science degree is des) options.

Automotive Service Technician (AST) - Level 2 Certificate is part of the Automotive Technology program at Collin College. Students study skills aimed at jobs in the automotive industry, with options to work in dealerships, large tire, lube and repair chains, and independent shops.

The program supports earning a stackable occupational skills award (OSA), certificates, and AAS degrees in one of three tracks, with preparation to earn industry recognized ASE certifications for Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Automotive Service Technician (AST) or Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST) designation.

The program includes two track pathways described for enrollment.

The Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) track provides training to maintain, diagnose, and repair two automotive brands, tied to a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree, plus opportunities to earn at least two ASE certifications and to be sponsored for an entry-level position in a Honda or Acura dealership.

The Toyota Technician-Training and Education Network (T-TEN) track is designed for entry-level work at a Toyota or Lexus dealership and includes earning a minimum of 640 internship hours and completing Toyota and ASE certification milestones.

The minimum requirements for admission in Automotive Service Technician (Ast) - Level 2 Certificate at Collin County Community College District for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Collin County Community College District.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Collin County Community College District as pre-requiste for admission in Automotive Service Technician (Ast) - Level 2 Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Enrollment into the program requires departmental permission.

• The ideal student must meet employment eligibility requirements for Honda and Acura franchise dealerships, which may include a background check, drug screenings, and verification of driving record.
• The ideal student must meet employment eligibility requirements for any Toyota or Lexus franchise dealerships, which may include a background check, drug screenings, and verification of driving record.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.collin.edu/academics/programs/automotive-technology-cert2-automotiveservicetechnicianast.html

• Dealerships
• Large tire, lube and repair chains
• Independent shops
• Honda or Acura dealerships (entry-level position sponsorship is described for the Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) track)
• Toyota or Lexus dealerships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.