Automotive Services Technology

The Automotive Technology AAS degree at John A. Logan College prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles and light trucks. Through classroom instruction and hands-on training, you will learn how to diagnose, service and repair brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. Students will also participate in an auto services lab that will give them an opportunity to participate in all jobs (service manager, service technician, parts technician, quick lube specialist, etc.) of an automotive services shop.

Students who complete the Automotive Technology AAS degree are halfway to earning a bachelor’ degree in Automotive Technology at SIUC. Please refer to the Transfer Planning webpage for more information. https://www.jalc.edu/academic-advisement/transfer-planning/

What You Can Do

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says job opportunities for diesel trucks, bus, and marine diesel technicians are in high demand. Bureau projections show career opportunities in these fields are expected to increase by as much as 12% over the next ten years. Now is the time to roll up your sleeves and get expert training in this ASE/NATEF accredited program using the latest tools and technologies.

Program Details

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

Dept.	No.		Hrs.
AST	100	Automotive Orientation and Safety	2
AST	101	Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair	3
AST	183	Brakes, Steering and Suspension I	3
AST	180	Electrical I	3
ORI	100	College 101	1
MAT	100	Mathematics for Applied Technologies	3
			15

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

Dept.	No.		Hrs.
AST	170	Engine Repair	3
AST	171	Engine Performance I	3
AST	190	Electrical II	3
AST	191	Automotive Service Lab I	4
		IAI Social Sciences or Humanities Fine Arts	3
			16

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

Dept.	No.		Hrs.
COM	115	Speech	3
			3

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

Dept.	No.		Hrs.
AST	261	Engine Performance II	3
AST	282	Automotive HVAC	3
AST	283	Brakes, Steering and Suspension II	3
AST	291	Automotive Service Lab II	4
ENG	113	Professional Technical	3
			16

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

Dept.	No.		Hrs.
AST	201	Hybrid/EV History and Safety	2
AST	202	Hybrid/EV Diagnostic and Service	3
AST	290	Drivetrain Basics	3
AST	292	Automotive Service Lab III	4
		IAI Physical/Life Science	3
			15

The Automotive Services Technology Program is a minimum of 65 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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JOHN A. LOGAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES TECHNOLOGY TOOL LIST

All students registered for Automotive Services Technology classes will be required to furnish a basic tool set. The set includes the following:

Drive Sockets (1/4″ sq.)
(10) 6-pt Standard (5/32″ through 1/2″)
(10) 6-pt. Metric (4, 5, 5.5, 6 through 12 mm)
(1) Ratchet
(1) Extension

Drive Sockets (3/8″ sq.)
(9) 6-pt. or 12-pt. Standard (3/8″ through 7/8″)
(10) 6-pt. or 12-pt. Metric (10mm through 19mm)
(1) Ratchet
(1) Extension (3″), (1) Extension (6″)

Drive Sockets (1/2″ sq.)
(4) 6-pt. or 12-pt. Standard (15/16″, 1″, 1 1/16″, 1 1/8″)
(4) 6-pt. or 12-pt. Metric (21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 27mm)
(1) Ratchet
(1) Extension (3″)

Wrenches (combination)
(8) Standard ( ¼”, 5/16”, 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″, 11/16″, 3/4″, 7/8”, 15/16” 1”)
(10) Metric (10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm,19mm)

Screwdrivers
(2) Slotted (1 small, 1 large)
(2) Phillips #1 (1 short and 1 medium length)
(2) Phillips #2 (1 short and 1 medium length)

Pliers
(1) Slip Joint Pliers
(1) Diagonal Cutting
(1) Locking Jaw Pliers (i.e. vise-grips)
(1) Needle nose Pliers

Additional Tools

(1) Ball Peen Hammer
(1) Locking Tool Box, something similar to this box, students may need to move from one end of the shop to the other.

Median earnings	$478/week
Middle 50%	$333 – $667/week
Top 10%	$850/week, $42,500/year
Master technician	$70,000 – $100,000/year

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