Automotive Service Technology

ATU Ozark | AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

The Automotive Service Technology program allows students to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on training in automotive repair. Our program adheres to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum standards, preparing students for entry-level employment in the automotive repair industry. 

This program holds the highest level of program accreditation, Master Automobile Service Technology, recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). 

Sewell
Bobby Sewell
Program Chair

Shop Complex
Technology and Academic Support Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-8500 ext 6600
bsewell@atu.edu

Donberger
Gary Donberger
Instructor

Shop Complex
Technology and Academic Support Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR  72949

(479) 508-8500 ext 6600
gdonberger@atu.edu

CAREER OPTIONS

You could work as a(n):

  • Dealership technician
  • Heavy equipment technician
  • Parts store specialist
  • Performance shop technician

Alumni of our program work at:

  • Air National Guard
  • ARDOT
  • City of Fort Smith
  • Cogswell Ford
  • Hug Chevrolet

Credentials that stack with this degree:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies

HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Internships
  • Students work on vehicles accepted for repair in the shop/lab.

 

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

  • Diagnose and repair automotive brake system
  • Diagnose and repair automotive chassis and steering
  • Diagnose mechanical gasoline engine problems
  • Essential skills (customer excellence)
  • Operate automotive diagnostic equipment
  • Operate electronic automotive service manuals
  • Proper use of automotive tools
  • Recognize automotive electronic components
  • Repair automotive electrical systems
  • Repair automotive gasoline engines
  • Repair/diagnose automotive driveability complaints
  • Safety compliance