Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology Certificate and Associate of Applied Science

The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level employment in the high technology automotive service industry.

Students will gain knowledge in automotive heating and air conditioning systems, electrical/electronic systems, fuel injection, both manual and automatic transmissions/transaxles, engine performance, brake systems, steering and suspension systems, and computerized automotive control systems. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on learning in the labs to develop diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, as well as repair procedures.

Graduates of the Automotive Technology program are typically placed in dealerships, independent garages and specialty automotive repair facilities and quick service shops. Courses taken for completion of the Certificate Program can be applied toward completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology.

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GM-ASEP (Automotive Service Educational Program) Associate of Applied Science

What is GM-ASEP? ASEP is an educational partnership between South Texas College and General Motors Corporation. GM ASEP streamlines the path to becoming a highly trained automotive technician to less than two years. In GM ASEP you will alternate between your local GM ASEP College and hands-on work experience at your sponsoring worksite. GM ASEP instructors are GM trained and in touch with the latest automotive trends. You will be learning from the best. Learn how to identify, analyze and solve complex automotive problems. Theory and practical application will come together as you spend time working on actual customer vehicles.

The curriculum reflects current GM technology. ASEP provides classroom and laboratory training that is reinforced by on-the-job experience in a GM dealership. It is a comprehensive, two-year program.

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• Faculty

  Faculty

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Alfaro, Juan	jalfaro2	956-872-2749	TECH B-305
  Bain, Johnny	jbain1	956-872-6256	TECH B-305
  Camarillo, Rogelio, GM ASEP	rcamaril	956-872-6233	TECH B-303
  Chapa, Juan	jchapa_2791	956-872-6250	TECH B-231
  Dela Pena, Raul	rdlpena	956-872-6185	TECH B-230
  Hernandez, Roberto	rhern104	956-872-2788	TECH C-136
  Munoz, Ruben, GM ASEP	rmunoz_7150	956-872-6108	TECH B-304
  Ochoa, Matias	mjr	956-735-3221	Roma HS
  Sanchez, David	dsanchez1	956-872-6170	TECH B-559
  Trevino, Roy, GM ASEP	royt	956-872-2711	TECH C119/113
  Unruh, Daniel, GM ASEP	dunruh	956-872-2707	TECH B303
  Vega, Mathew, GM ASEP	mvega3	956-872-2741	TECH B-304
  Wade, Richard	rwade	956-872-2733	TECH B-513

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• Staff

  Staff

  Name	E-mail	Phone	Location
  Herrera, Sonia - Faculty Secretary	sherrera_6438	956-872-2708	Tech C-119
  Angulo, Gerardo - Lab Assistant	jangulo	956-683-2710	Tech B307