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1 Automotive & Diesel Programs Your Pathway to Success

2 Rev Up Your Skills Put your career in gear at Palm Beach State College! Prepare for a high-demand career in the automotive or diesel industry as a technician, service advisor, parts specialist or entrepreneur. Machining lab Welding lab Go the distance with: Quality training that s accredited by ASE/NATEF Top instructors who are ASE Certified Master Technicians Hands-on classes in state-of-the-art facilities Access to the latest diagnostic 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. Palm Beach State is accredited by ASE/NATEF Our Automotive Service Technology and Diesel Technology programs are ASE/NATEF accredited, having met rigorous national standards. y to Success ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, is the industry s leading certifier of automotive and diesel professionals. ASE also offers accreditation for training programs recommended by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Graduating from either complete Palm Beach State program counts as one year of work experience toward meeting the ASE We Support... two-year work requirement for certification. 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 Director of Fleet Services Palm Truck Centers

3 Rev Up Your Skills at Palm Beach State! The automotive and diesel industries need skilled employees. Prepare for ASE certification with these major advantages: BELLE GLADE CAMPUS 1977 College Dr. HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS Program length...2 years part-time, evenings Affordable tuition a fraction of what private schools cost Financial aid options (must qualify) Day and evening classes Small classes with one-on-one attention Job search help LAKE WORTH CAMPUS 4200 Congress Ave. AUTOMOTIVE offered part-time Automotive Service Technology months Also (evenings and some weekends) Automotive Service Technology months DIESEL offered part-time Diesel Technology months Also (evenings and some weekends) Diesel Technology months Corporate & Continuing Education Noncredit classes, workshops & seminars...various lengths PSAV Postsecondary Adult Vocational AS Associate in Science degrees prepare students to enter the workforce with highly marketable skills. Graduates also may pursue a bachelor s degree at PBSC and potentially other institutions. BAS Bachelor of Applied Science degrees provide a bachelor s level education for those seeking managerial positions. CCE Corporate and Continuing Education classes help you stay We Support... current or move up the career ladder st Gear nd Gear rd Gear 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 Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) certificate. Gain managerial skills: PSAV 1 and 2 certificates may transfer into the College s Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Industrial Management Technology. Earn a bachelor s degree: Once you ve earned an associate degree, pursue our Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management. AUTOMOTIVEbrochure2015_final.qxp_brochure 4/13/15 5:51 PM Page 2 certificate programs deliver specialized training for high-skill, high-demand jobs. Some PSAV programs do not require a high school diploma for entry.

4 AUTOMOTIVEbrochure2015_final.qxp_brochure 4/13/15 5:51 PM Page 1 PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE & DIESEL PROGRAMS Automotive Service Technology PSAV Certificates 1 & 2 LAKE WORTH CAMPUS Diesel Technology Learn to service, diagnose and repair today s high-tech cars in this ASE/NATEF-accredited program held in professionally equipped shops, labs and classrooms. You may complete the first certificate in about 12 months of full-time days, or both certificates in about 18 months, full-time days. A part-time program (evenings and some weekends) also is offered. PSAV Certificates 1 & 2 LAKE WORTH CAMPUS Medium/heavy truck, bus and marine diesel technicians are in high demand. Roll up your sleeves and get expert training in this ASE/NATEF-accredited program, using the latest tools and technologies. Complete the first certificate in about 12 months of full-time days, or both certificates in about 18 months, full-time days. A parttime program (evenings and some weekends) also is offered. Automotive Service Technology 1 (1,050 hours) Steering & Suspension Systems Engine Repair Brake Systems Automotive Service Technology 2 (750 hours) Diesel Technology 1 (1,050 hours) Engine Performance & Diagnostics Automatic Transmission & Transaxles Manual Drivetrain & Transaxles Diesel Engine Systems Heavy Truck Brake Systems Diesel Technology 2 (750 hours) The full program prepares you for all ASE exam areas and covers hybrid vehicles, safety practices, shop organization, applied math and science, and communication skills that increase your employability. Preventive Maintenance Inspection Truck Steering & Suspension Drivetrain Systems Hydraulic Systems Our grads get jobs! Palm Beach State graduates can be found at AutoNation, Braman Honda, CarMax, Lexus of Palm Beach, Mullinax Ford, Napleton Hyundai, Royal Palm Toyota and Schumacher VW, among others. Diesel Bay Students learn all areas of ASE medium/heavy truck certification, plus how to execute work safely, use computerized manuals, apply math and science principles, and communicate effectively. Our grads get jobs! PBSC graduates are working Automotive Service Bay at Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison, Palm Truck Centers, Pantropic Power-Caterpillar, Palm Tran, Nextran Truck Centers and Rechtien International Trucks, among others. The PBSC Automotive instructors did a great job, and the fact that we worked on actual cars was a huge plus. Everyone in the Automotive program went the extra mile for us. I m now a general service technician at Goodyear and love what I m doing. Throughout the year and a half in the Diesel program, I gained more skill and more knowledge than any other program I ve ever been in, collectively. Now I m working in the field and plan to open my own repair shop. Ricky Parker, Graduate Tanielle Edman, Graduate Heavy Equipment Mechanics PSAV Certificate BELLE GLADE CAMPUS I take my hat off to the Heavy Equipment Mechanics instructor. He does a wonderful job. He s one-on-one with everybody and makes sure you know what you're doing. Christopher Hardy, Student Prepare for steady employment as a heavy equipment mechanic or mechanic s helper and work on construction and mobile heavy equipment and diesel engines. Heavy Equipment Mechanics (1,800 hours) Heavy Equipment Steering & Suspension Drivetrain Systems Diesel Powertrain Palm Beach State s program also teaches the safe and proper use of heavy diesel service tools and diagnostic technology. You ll develop skills you can take anywhere! Our grads get jobs! Employers hiring our graduates include Florida Crystals, U.S. Sugar and Duda Farm Fresh Foods, among others. Stay current in your trade or learn a new one! Need to prep for the automobile technician or service consultant ASE certification tests? Or do you just want to learn more about vehicle repair and maintenance? Palm Beach State College offers high-quality, low-cost continuing education classes designed to accelerate your career and skills You ll train on industry-current equipment in Belle Glade, under the guidance of expert technicians who care about your success. The program is offered on a part-time basis (four evenings a week) and takes approximately two years to complete. Diesel Engine Systems Heavy Equipment Brake Systems Preventive Maintenance Inspection CORPORATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION

5 PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE Automotive & Diesel Programs Automotive Service Technology Diesel Technology Heavy Equipment Mechanics Corporate & Continuing Education PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE 4200 Congress Avenue Lake Worth, FL College Information Center Toll Free CRM Search Automotive or Diesel To learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed our programs, and other important information, please visit Palm Beach State College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its facilities, educational programs, employment or activities without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call (404) for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach State College. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.

Automotive & Diesel Programs

Automotive & Diesel 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