Auto technician

Program Summary

The Hill College Snap-on Automotive Technology Program at the Cleburne Technical Center is the most technologically advanced auto training center in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and the only one of its kind in Texas!

Students are trained to deliver the most advanced diagnostic skills needed to service the complex vehicles of today. Students will be fully prepared upon graduation to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exam. 

The Snap-on Building houses state-of-the-art equipment and tools, a two-story service lab area with 10 car stalls for practical automotive teaching, theoretical and instructional classrooms, training and conference rooms as well as faculty and staff offices. 

Students will receive the best education possible with state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology and highly trained, specialized faculty. 

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Contact

Jerry Hampton

Dr. Jerry Hampton
Program Coordinator
jhampton@hillcollege.edu
817.760.5552



Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Implement safety techniques by wearing appropriate safety gear, using equipment properly, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Practice effective interpersonal skills with co-workers and customers, including communicating clearly and working collaboratively.

Conduct oneself with a high degree of professionalism and accountability.

Evaluate, diagnose and repair various automotive systems using appropriate tools and NATEF guidelines.

Access service information using a variety of media.

Use and stay abreast of technology relevant to being an automotive technician.

 

Handbook

Syllabi 


EDUCATION PLAN(S)

Basic Automotive Repair
Certificate of Completion
16 credit hours

Automotive Repair Technology
Certificate of Completion
32 credit hours

Advanced Automotive Repair
Certificate of Technology
46 credit hours

Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science
60 credit hours

Automotive Technology Education Plan

 


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