Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Day: M-F 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Our facility, located at our BDO campus, is equipped with the same state-of-the-art equipment that you will be using on the job, making the transition into your future career that much easier. In addition to the technical and hands-on training, we have strong industry partnerships through local employers and dealerships. Job security and the demand for qualified automotive technicians continues to be very strong. Take advantage of this opportunity and become a Certified Master Automotive Technician!
Automotive Service Technology program is based on the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE) standards and prepares students to take four ASE certification exams and the G1-General Technician for Maintenance and Light Repair certification exam. The program also prepares students to take the Vehicle Emissions Testing exam. In the state-of-the-art equipped lab, students practice and demonstrate competencies such as diagnosing and repairing engines, brakes, suspensions and electronic systems as they study to become an automotive technician.
Program Objectives
To successfully complete the program, students must demonstrate competency in specific skills and verify their knowledge of industry-standard practices. Program objectives include the following skills and topics:
Eric Rassi started his training at an early age in his high school automotive program and then went on to graduate from College of Marin in Automotive Technology. He has 18 Years hands-on experience with various dealerships and independent shops, and has been instructing for the last 6 years. Eric is ASE L1 and L3 certified, and has been master certified since 1997.
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm – 4:30pm, by appointment | Location: Business Depot Campus 140
John has 12 years of industry experience as a technician and 4 years of experience as an instructor. John holds a Master ASE technician certification as well as an EPA section 609.
Office Hours:Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm, by appointment | Location: Business Depot Campus 141
Student Support Specialists are professionally trained and available for all students at the college. They are available to assist students who have questions regarding their program, progress and attendance, and program changes. The specialist can assist students with campus and program policies or procedures, student rights, as well as the policy and processes involved in student complaints. The student support specialist staff is also available to discuss personal/family matters, address emergency situations, and provide referrals to college and community services.
Meet with Teresa → Location: Student Services 107A/BDO 138
Admissions advisors help potential students explore college programs, become familiar with the resources available (including financial assistance), get in touch with instructors and more. Contact or visit Admissions to learn more.
Admissions Advising Information → Location: Student Services 101
Students in this course will learn basic tire and wheel services, including tire puncture repairs and how to diagnose and service tire pressure monitoring systems. Students will inspect and service suspension and steering components including wheel alignment and electronic power steering assist systems.
Students in this course will learn general operation, inspection and repair of automotive brake systems, including disc brakes, drum brakes, power brakes, brake hydraulics, and hydraulic brake lines. Students will also learn advanced diagnostics and repair of automotive brake systems and anti-lock brakes.
Students in this course will learn the principles of heating and air condition systems, including the examination of interior air ducting air flow systems, air conditioning diagnostics based on gauge readings and line temperatures, and operation of air conditioning compressors. Students will learn removal and installation of air conditioning components, including compressors, lines, condensers, driers and more. Students will learn to recover, evacuate, and recharge A/C refrigerant and operate automatic climate controls. As part of this course, students will be required to pass the EPA Section 609 Technician Certification test.
This course covers the fundamentals of automotive electrical systems. Students will learn electrical theory, Ohms law, basic meter usage, wiring repair, diagnosis and repair of battery, and starting and charging systems. Students in this course will learn advanced vehicle body system electronics operations and diagnostics of the horn, wipers, motor accessories, gauges, anti-theft systems, and lighting systems. Students will also learn to diagnosis and troubleshoot airbag systems and module communication errors.
This course covers basic automatic transmission services, including fluid and filter changes and linkage inspections. Students will learn basic manual drive train and axle repairs, including clutch hydraulics, drive shafts and CV axles. Students will also learn how to change the fluids in manual transmissions and differential housings. This course also covers basic ignition and fuel systems. Students will be introduced to induction and exhaust system operations, inspection, and basic scan tool operations. Students will learn hybrid vehicle operation and safety precautions. This course prepares students to sit for a county vehicle emissions licensing test.
Ogden-Weber Technical College’s certificate in automotive service technology can be part of your pathway to success.
If available, you can jump start your automotive technical education with approved high school automotive classes and transfer the credit to OTECH. After you’ve earned your certificate, you may choose to apply that credit toward an A.S. or B.S. degree in automotive technology at Weber State University.
In addition to the classes in the Automotive Service Technology certificate outline, OTECH also provides the opportunity to expand your automotive skills even further by enrolling in the Vehicle Emissions Fundamentals course. Contact Admissions for more details.
