Automotive Programs
Your Pathway to Success
Put your career in gear
at Palm Beach State College!
If you love cars and trucks and enjoy working with your hands, you can prepare for a great future in the automotive industry as a technician, service advisor, parts specialist or entrepreneur.
Go the distance with: • Quality training that’s Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified • Top instructors who are ASE Master Technicians • Hands-on classes in state-of-the-art facilities • Access to latest equipment and technology You’ll learn the real work skills employers need. That’s why our graduates find top wages, job security and career opportunities.
Automotive Service Technology Diesel Technology Heavy Equipment Mechanics Corporate & Continuing Education
The automotive industry needs
skilled employees. Prepare for ASE certification with these major advantages: • Affordable tuition — a fraction of what private schools cost • Financial aid options (must qualify) • Day, evening and weekend classes • Small class sizes with personal attention • Job search help
Your Road to Success
Start with great training: Our programs cover all ASE technical areas as well as critical workplace skills. Successful completion earns you a Post-Secondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) Certificate.
Gain managerial skills: PSAV 1 and 2 certificates may transfer to the College’s Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Industrial Management Technology.
www.palmbeachstate.edu/IndustrialManagement.xml Earn a bachelor’s degree: Once you’ve earned an associate degree, pursue the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management.
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml
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Put your career in gear
at Palm Beach State College!
If you love cars and trucks and enjoy working with your hands, you can prepare for a great future in the automotive industry as a technician, service advisor, parts specialist or entrepreneur.
Go the distance with: • Quality training that’s Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified • Top instructors who are ASE Master Technicians • Hands-on classes in state-of-the-art facilities • Access to latest equipment and technology You’ll learn the real work skills employers need. That’s why our graduates find top wages, job security and career opportunities.
Automotive Service Technology Diesel Technology Heavy Equipment Mechanics Corporate & Continuing Education
The automotive industry needs
skilled employees. Prepare for ASE certification with these major advantages: • Affordable tuition — a fraction of what private schools cost • Financial aid options (must qualify) • Day, evening and weekend classes • Small class sizes with personal attention • Job search help
Your Road to Success
Start with great training: Our programs cover all ASE technical areas as well as critical workplace skills. Successful completion earns you a Post-Secondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) Certificate.
Gain managerial skills: PSAV 1 and 2 certificates may transfer to the College’s Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Industrial Management Technology.
www.palmbeachstate.edu/IndustrialManagement.xml Earn a bachelor’s degree: Once you’ve earned an associate degree, pursue the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management.
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml
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Automotive Service Technology PSAV Certificates 1 & 2 | Lake Worth campus
561-868-3235
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Automotive.xml Learn to service, diagnose and repair today's high-tech cars in this ASE Master Certified program held in professionally equipped labs and classrooms. Students may pursue the first certificate, finishing in about 12 months of full-time days, or both certificates (about 18 months, full-time days). A part-time program (evenings and weekends) is also of fered.
Automotive Service Technology 1 (1,050 hours)
Automotive Service Technology 2 (750 hours)
• Electrical and Electronic Systems • Steering and Suspension Systems • Engine Repair • Brake Systems
• Engine Performance/Diagnostics • Heating and Air Conditioning • Automatic Transmission/Transaxles • Manual Drivetrain/Transaxles
Palm Beach State is ASE Certified! Meeting rigorous industry standards, our Automotive Service Technology program is certified as a Master Training Program by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Graduating from our full program counts as one year of work experience toward meeting the ASE two-year work requirement. We support...
The full program prepares you for all eight ASE exam areas and covers safety practices, shop organization, applied math and science, and communication skills that increase your employability.
Our grads get jobs! Palm Beach State graduates can be found at CarMax, Lexus of Palm Beach, Braman Honda, Maroone Chevrolet and Schumacher VW, among others.
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Automotive Service Technology PSAV Certificates 1 & 2 | Lake Worth campus
561-868-3235
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Automotive.xml Learn to service, diagnose and repair today's high-tech cars in this ASE Master Certified program held in professionally equipped labs and classrooms. Students may pursue the first certificate, finishing in about 12 months of full-time days, or both certificates (about 18 months, full-time days). A part-time program (evenings and weekends) is also of fered.
Automotive Service Technology 1 (1,050 hours)
Automotive Service Technology 2 (750 hours)
• Electrical and Electronic Systems • Steering and Suspension Systems • Engine Repair • Brake Systems
• Engine Performance/Diagnostics • Heating and Air Conditioning • Automatic Transmission/Transaxles • Manual Drivetrain/Transaxles
Palm Beach State is ASE Certified! Meeting rigorous industry standards, our Automotive Service Technology program is certified as a Master Training Program by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Graduating from our full program counts as one year of work experience toward meeting the ASE two-year work requirement. We support...
The full program prepares you for all eight ASE exam areas and covers safety practices, shop organization, applied math and science, and communication skills that increase your employability.
Our grads get jobs! Palm Beach State graduates can be found at CarMax, Lexus of Palm Beach, Braman Honda, Maroone Chevrolet and Schumacher VW, among others.
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Heavy Equipment Mechanics PSAV Certificate | Belle Glade campus
561-993-1187 www.palmbeachstate.edu/HeavyEquipmentMechanics.xml
Diesel Technology PSAV Certificates 1 & 2 | Lake Worth campus
561-868-3235
www.palmbeachstate.edu/DieselLW.xml
Prepare for steady employment as a heavy equipment mechanic or mechanic’s helper and work on construction and mobile heavy equipment and diesel engines. You’ll train on industry-current equipment in Belle Glade, under the guidance of expert technicians who care about your success.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics (1,800 hours)
Medium/heavy truck, bus and diesel technicians are in high demand. Roll up your sleeves and train with ASE Master T echnicians, using the latest tools and technologies. You may pursue the first certificate, finishing in about 12 months of full-time days, or both certificates (about 18 months, full-time days).
• Diesel Engine Systems
Diesel Technology 1 (1,050 hours)
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Diesel Engine Systems • Electrical and Electronic Systems • Heavy Truck Brake Systems
• Heavy Equipment Steering and Suspension
Diesel Technology 2 (750 hours)
• Diesel Power Train
• Preventive Maintenance Inspection • Heating and Air Conditioning • Truck Steering and Suspension • Drivetrain Systems • Hydraulic Systems Our grads get jobs! Students learn all areas of ASE medium/heavy truck certification, plus how to execute work safely and communicate effectively. It’s no wonder graduates can be found working at Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison, Palm Truck Centers and Pantropic PowerCaterpillar, among others.
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• Electrical and Electronic Systems • Heavy Equipment Brake Systems • Preventive Maintenance Inspection
• Drivetrain Systems Palm Beach State’s program also teaches the safe and proper use of heavy diesel service tools and diagnostic technology. You’ll graduate with skills you can take anywhere!
Corporate & Continuing Education Do you want to prep for your ASE certification exams or just learn all you can about vehicle repair and maintenance? Palm Beach State College offers high-quality, low-cost continuing education classes that accelerate your career and skills.
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Trades.xml Call 561-868-3702 or e-mail ti@palmbeachstate.edu
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Heavy Equipment Mechanics PSAV Certificate | Belle Glade campus
561-993-1187 www.palmbeachstate.edu/HeavyEquipmentMechanics.xml
Diesel Technology PSAV Certificates 1 & 2 | Lake Worth campus
561-868-3235
www.palmbeachstate.edu/DieselLW.xml
Prepare for steady employment as a heavy equipment mechanic or mechanic’s helper and work on construction and mobile heavy equipment and diesel engines. You’ll train on industry-current equipment in Belle Glade, under the guidance of expert technicians who care about your success.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics (1,800 hours)
Medium/heavy truck, bus and diesel technicians are in high demand. Roll up your sleeves and train with ASE Master T echnicians, using the latest tools and technologies. You may pursue the first certificate, finishing in about 12 months of full-time days, or both certificates (about 18 months, full-time days).
• Diesel Engine Systems
Diesel Technology 1 (1,050 hours)
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Diesel Engine Systems • Electrical and Electronic Systems • Heavy Truck Brake Systems
• Heavy Equipment Steering and Suspension
Diesel Technology 2 (750 hours)
• Diesel Power Train
• Preventive Maintenance Inspection • Heating and Air Conditioning • Truck Steering and Suspension • Drivetrain Systems • Hydraulic Systems Our grads get jobs! Students learn all areas of ASE medium/heavy truck certification, plus how to execute work safely and communicate effectively. It’s no wonder graduates can be found working at Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison, Palm Truck Centers and Pantropic PowerCaterpillar, among others.
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• Electrical and Electronic Systems • Heavy Equipment Brake Systems • Preventive Maintenance Inspection
• Drivetrain Systems Palm Beach State’s program also teaches the safe and proper use of heavy diesel service tools and diagnostic technology. You’ll graduate with skills you can take anywhere!
Corporate & Continuing Education Do you want to prep for your ASE certification exams or just learn all you can about vehicle repair and maintenance? Palm Beach State College offers high-quality, low-cost continuing education classes that accelerate your career and skills.
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Trades.xml Call 561-868-3702 or e-mail ti@palmbeachstate.edu
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Palm Beach State College
Automotive Programs Automotive Service Technology Diesel Technology
employment opportunities “inThe automotive and diesel technology are practically unlimited.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics
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Sean McCarthy Fixed Operations Director Braman Honda
Being a certified and trained truck and diesel “engine tech today can be rewarding and pays very well. It is a high-demand position and will only be even more so in the future. John DeMarco
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Director of Fleet Services Palm Truck Centers
As Palm Beach State’s business partner, we seek to “make students aware that automotive technology is a viable career path and can provide graduates with an opportunity for steady employment and good wages in Palm Beach County. Rick Ruiz
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Service Manager Schumacher VW Inc.
For more information call 561-967-7222 Automotive
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