Automotive Service Technology Certificate Program in Jamaica, New York
Certificate (45 Credits)
Want the skills you need to enter the auto industry in less than a year? The Automotive Service Technology Certificate Program at NYADI The College of Transportation Technology is the perfect fit.
The Automotive Service Technology Certificate program at NYADI The College of Transportation Technology in Jamaica, NY, provides students with an opportunity to acquire professional skills and industry certification in all areas of transportation technology. The program is open to enrollment for all who meet NYADI’s admission requirements. Financial aid is available to students who qualify.
Program benefits:
- Led by experienced ASE-certified instructors who offer students a deep understanding of the automotive industry
- Students learn all eight areas of industry-standard ASE Education Foundation ASE certification
- Like all our academic programs, the Automotive Service Technology Certificate Program is continuously updated based on industry trends
- Career-ready graduates can service the latest cars, such as hybrid, electric, and autonomous vehicles
The Automotive Service Technology Certificate program consists of 45 credits of automotive and transportation-related courses over three semesters. Through a combination of traditional classroom learning and hands-on training, students will understand how to correctly test, diagnose, repair, and adjust the following components of an automobile:
- Engine performance
- Brakes
- Steering and suspension
- Electrical/electronic systems
- Engine repair
- Heating and air conditioning
- Automatic transmissions and manual drive trains
- Axles
Upon earning their certification from our mechanic school, students are prepared to meet the many demands of skilled automotive technicians. Our career services department can help graduates gain a competitive advantage against other prospective employees and aid them in their pursuit of a fulfilling career in the automotive field.
- Complete the Certificate Career Program (45 Credits) in as little as:
– 12 months full time
– 18 months part time - Excellent faculty to student ratio
- Students can obtain financial aid if they meet qualifications
- Prepare for ASE certification
- Learn from experienced ASE-certified instructors
- Job search assistance from our Career Services department
- NYADI has joined forces with industry leaders and is currently offering factory certifications from Mopar, Mercedes-Benz, FORD, Fiat Chrysler, AC Delco, Toyota, Audi, Subaru, NC3, and ALL Data
Students in the certificate program at our campus in Jamaica, New York, receive the foundational education they need to enter a career in automotive technology.
Certificate holders can find job opportunities in the automotive industry. Some examples of potential positions include:
- Master Automotive Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Service Advisor
- Industrial Research/Development
- Automotive Machine Shop
- Auto Parts Manager/Owner
- Technical Representative
- Wheel Alignment/Suspension Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Fleet Maintenance Supervisor/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Automatic Transmission Technician
- Hybrid Drive Technician
- Engine Repair Specialist
- Suspension and Steering Specialist
- Braking System Specialist
- Electrical/Electronic Systems Specialist
- Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist
Students can access job search assistance and resources through the Career Services department at NYADI.
NYADI is open to all students without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, creed, origin, sexual orientation, disability or marital status. Applicants must meet the following requirements for admission:
- Be at least 18 years of age or 17 years of age with parental consent.
- Know how to read and write in English.
- Hold a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
- Complete an initial interview with a member of our admissions team.
Complete information on admission requirements and tuition costs is available in our college catalog.
Each semester is approximately 15 weeks long, so students can complete the certificate program in 12 months full time.
Identify Engine Mechanical Problems This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of engine operation. Students will learn to identify engine components and to have a thorough understanding of the four-stroke cycle principle. Once engine operating principles are understood, the student will then learn to properly identify engine mechanical problems and perform pinpoint testing using state-of the-art equipment and diagnostic procedures.
AT102 – Steering & Suspension Systems
This course provides classroom and laboratory hands-on activities where students gain a thorough understanding of the theory, construction and design of vehicle steering and suspension systems. Topics discussed in this course include tires, wheels, wheel balance, wheel bearings and hubs.
AT105 – Manual Drive Trains & Axles
This course provides classroom and laboratory hands-on activities concerning the theory of operation, inspection, construction, diagnosis and repair of clutch assemblies, manual transmissions/transaxles; drive lines, universal joints constant velocity joints and final drive assemblies. Students will learn to identify manual transmission components, explain fundamental operation, understand gear principles and trace power flow. Emphasis will be placed on problems solving and diagnosis of power train malfunctions.
AT108 – Automotive Electrical Foundations
This course combines lecture and laboratory hands-on activities, focusing on the fundamentals of an automobile electrical system. Emphasis will be placed on direct current electricity, basic electrical theory, series and parallel circuits, power distribution, electrical test equipment and the understanding of wiring diagrams.
This course combines lecture and laboratory hands-on activities, focusing on the fundamentals of automotive engine repair and rebuilding. Students will learn how to disassemble, diagnose, measure and repair cylinder heads, engine blocks, pistons and connecting rods, crankshafts and valve trains.
In this course students are provided classroom and laboratory hands-on activities concerning the fundamentals of hydraulics and how it relates to a vehicle’s braking system. Master cylinders and power assist units will be discussed, diagnosed and repaired. Disc and drum brakes will be discussed, diagnosed, serviced and repaired.
AT110 – Electrical/Electronic Systems
This course provides classroom and laboratory hands-on activities where students building on material learned in AT108 Automotive Electrical Foundations use wiring diagrams to examine headlight, taillight, stoplight and turn/hazard light for operation and repair. Students are taught to use advanced diagnostic techniques to diagnose and repair electrical circuits associated with instrumentation, horn systems and wiper/washer systems. Students will learn on modern training aids using factory service procedures.
This lecture/laboratory course utilizes the students’ prior understanding of electrical/electronic principles to better comprehend the complex electronically controlled systems used to monitor engine operation and emission compliance. Additionally students will study the theory of operation, design and problem diagnosis of modern ignition systems.
This lecture/laboratory course begins with the discussion spark ignition engine fuel composition from crude oil to the distillation and compounding of various gasoline grades. Fuel delivery methods including direct injection, port injection and throttle body injection systems as well as carburetors are discussed in great detail with an emphasis of their effects on engine performance
AT208 – Automatic Transmissions I
This is a comprehensive lecture and laboratory class which focuses on the operation, diagnosis and repair of automatic transmissions and transaxles. In order to help the student understand how an automatic transmission accomplishes multiple gear ranges, power flow through the transmission will be stressed. The operation of electronic transmission controls will be discussed and diagnostic procedures will be taught and implemented.
AT201 – Advanced Undercarriage
This course combines classroom and laboratory hands-on activities concerning the design, construction and operation of the various types of anti-lock braking systems and traction/stability control systems. The student will also learn the principles of front and four wheel alignment and perform wheel alignments using computerized four-wheel alignment machines.
AT202 – Advanced Electrical Systems
This is a comprehensive lecture and laboratory class which builds on the two previous electrical/electronic courses. Emphasis is placed on the theory, operation, component identification and repair of audio and entertainment systems, power accessories such as power windows and locks, keyless entry, anti-theft systems and cruise control systems.
AT209 – Automatic Transmissions II
This course provides classroom and laboratory hands-on activities concerning the inspection, construction, diagnosis and disassembly/assembly of automatic transmissions and trans axles. This builds on the material taught in AT208 Automatic Transmissions I and includes the construction, inspection and rebuilding of apply devices, planetary gear sets, oil pumps, valve bodies and one-way clutches.
This course provides classroom and laboratory hands-on activities concerning the theory and operation of heating and air conditioning systems. Students will learn about heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationships and control systems. Heating, air conditioning and passenger comfort will be looked at using multi-zone automatic climate control trainers.
AT211 – Emission Control Systems
This course focuses on the electronically controlled systems used to monitor engine operation and emission compliance control devices. Students will concentrate on engine performance, drivability concerns, analysis of system problems, diagnosis of system failures and component test procedures. Students will be able to diagnose emission related inspection failures and to understand PCM strategies.
Are you ready to pursue a career in automotive technology? With a certificate from NYADI, you’ll have the skills you need to prepare for ASE certification. We offer daytime and evening courses for students at our campus in Jamaica, NY. For more information, contact our admissions office today.