Advanced Automotive Service Technology
Sheridan Technical College offers a range of specialized automotive training programs through strategic alliances with leading automotive manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Nissan, and Audi. Each of these programs integrates both classroom instruction and paid, hands-on work experience at local dealerships.These programs are designed to produce highly-skilled automotive service professionals ready to meet the demands of today’s automotive industry.
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Ford ASSET
Program Length: 2400 hours/approx. 24 months – full time
The Ford Automotive Student Service Education Training Program (Ford ASSET) is an alliance between Sheridan Technical College and Ford Motor Company. Ford ASSET is a two (2) year college automotive training program that leads to an Applied Associates of Service (AAS) Degree in Automotive Service Management. Students attend class full time for an eight (8) week period followed by another (8) weeks of full time paid work experience at their local Ford/Lincoln Dealership. Ford ASSET students must complete academic classes at Broward College while taking Advanced Automotive Technical training at Sheridan Technical College. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age.
GM ASEP
Program Length: 2400 hours
The General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) is an alliance between Sheridan Technical College and General Motors Corporation. GM ASEP is a two (2) year college automotive training program that leads to an Applied Associates of Service (AAS) Degree in automotive service management. Students attend class full time for eight (8) weeks followed by (8) weeks of full time paid work experience at local general Motors Dealership. GM ASEP students must complete academic classes at Broward College while taking advanced automotive technical training at Sheridan Technical College. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
MOPAR – MCAP
Program Length: 2400 hours/approx. 24 months – full time
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge believes in the value of trained technicians. Upon completion of the program, students may opt to earn an Associate’s degree in Automotive Service Technology (or similar). Students must attend Sheridan Technical College twenty hours a week (12:30 PM to 5:30 PM) in eight week blocks. During this time students also may choose to attend an academic class one night a week at Broward College. Students usually work twenty-five hours a week at their MCAP dealership during the class term.
Nissan /Infiniti Automotive Technician Training (NTTA)
Program Length: 2400 hours/Full Time 18 months / 60 weeks
Full-time students attend Sheridan Technical College on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm while working at their sponsoring dealerships part time the rest of the week. Students will work approximately 20 hours a week at a dealership, working under the supervision of a Master Technician. Nissan/Infiniti students will be encouraged to take the ASE Automobile Certification Tests during the normal length of the program.
Audi / Dealer Exclusive Training
Program Length: 2400 hours
Advanced Automotive Technology Audi / Dealer Exclusive Training students attend Sheridan Technical College West Campus on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm while working at their assigned Audi/Dealer Sponsorship part time the rest of the week. Students will work approximately 30 to 40 hours a week at an Audi/Dealer Sponsorship, usually under the supervision of a Master Technician, earning $14.00 per hour totaling nearly $27,000 during the 24-month program. Audi students will be encouraged to take the ASE Automobile Certification Tests during the normal length of the program and should have at least four (4) ASE certifications upon graduation.