Barton’s Automotive Technology Program is recognized by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Barton’s NATEF Certification assures the automotive program meets the standards of excellence established by automotive professionals and educators nationwide.
Ensuring that each student is well prepared for successful employment, Barton provides classroom instruction and hands-on experience in utilizing state-of-the-art equipment in a large modern shop. Second-year students enrolled in the Service Techniques course learn to diagnose and repair customer vehicles as they would in a professional garage. This experience boosts the transition from student to professional technician.
The Automotive Technology-Transfer curriculum is designed to provide the general education requirements and core automotive courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in the automotive field. Electives must meet the transfer requirements of your transferring institution.
Job opportunities abound in the automotive service industry, and Barton’s automotive instructors assist students in job placement according to their particular interests. Employment opportunities include automotive technician, service adviser, parts specialist, shop foreman and service manager.
Program Certification Information
www.natef.org
www.asecert.org
CURRICULUM GUIDES
Certificate (58 hours)
Automotive Technology (certificate guide)
Automotive Technology (semester guide)
Associate in Applied Science (two-year degree)
Automotive Technology (degree guide)
Automotive Technology (semester guide)
Associate in Science (College to University
Barton has agreements with four year colleges that specifically direct your studies in certain programs for seamless transition from Barton to the transfer school.
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