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Department Chair: Jerry Viola
Phone: 303.797.5846
E-mail: jerry.viola@arapahoe.edu

Thank you for your interest in the Automotive Technology program at Arapahoe Community College. Our mission is to be the premier provider of qualified automotive technicians in the Rocky Mountain region.

The 2-year Automotive A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) and Certificate degree programs are designed to train students for employment in the automotive service industry as technicians and prepare students for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification examinations.

Automotive training is organized into four “Tracks” that students may pursue:

• ASEP - GM- specific program (Automotive Service Educational Apprenticeship Program) www.gmasep.com/
• CAP - Chrysler-specific program (Chrysler College Apprenticeship Program) http://www.chryslercap.com/
• NISSAN - Nissan-specific program (Nissan Denver Technician Apprenticeship Program)http://www.nissanodt.com/
• ATEC - General college program (Automotive Service Technology Program, Independent Apprenticeship Program

Any college student wishing to study Automotive Service Technology may enroll in the ATEC program with no employment requirements. However, this is a professional preparatory program. Students in this program must pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree, which does require academic classes. ATEC students are required to meet with the Department Chairman for acceptance to the program. If advising is needed, call our office.

Our Curriculum is designed to articulate with Smoky Hill High School and ACTS (Arapahoe/Douglas Career and Technical School) students who have completed the courses with endorsement of their instructor. These students will be able to transfer their credits once enrollment at ACC is accomplished.

If a student wishes to be in a corporate program (ASEP, CAP, or Nissan), they must enroll in the Associate of Applied Science degree. Corporate programs require that the student work as an apprentice in a GM, Chrysler, or Nissan dealership. While we do not have a formal placement program, we are able to offer assistance in obtaining a job. Corporate students must meet with the Department Chair to be accepted into the program.

To be eligible for acceptance into the program, a student must also take a department administered mechanical aptitude test and pass an industry standard MVR, background, and urinalysis check. Please access the American Data Web site at http://accautotechscreening.com.

Tools are provided by the Automotive Technology Department for use classes.

If you have questions call 303.797.5846 or e-mail automotive@arapahoe.edu.

Below is a list of ACC Automotive Technology programs and the types of certifications offered:

Associate of Applied Science Degree available in:

Certificate available in:

• Service Management

Commonly Asked Questions | Degrees and Certificates