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 in the automotive and diesel industries as a technician, service advisor, parts specialist or entrepreneur. Go the distance with: Quality training that s accredited by ASE/NATEF (see page 4) 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. Diesel The automotive and diesel industries need 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 and evening classes Small class sizes with personal attention Job search help Your Road to Success Start with great training: Our programs Heavy Equipment Mechanics Corporate & Continuing Education 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. www.palmbeachstate.edu/industrialmanagement.xml Earn a bachelor s degree: Once you ve earned an associate degree, pursue our Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management. www.palmbeachstate.edu/bachelor.xml 1 2
PSAV Certificates 1 & 2 Lake Worth campus Palm Beach State is accredited by ASE/NATEF! 561-868-3235 ASE, the National Institute for Excellence, is the industry s leading certifier of automotive professionals. ASE also offers accreditation for training programs recommended by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Both our and Diesel programs are ASE/NATEF accredited, having met rigorous national standards. Graduating from either full program counts as one year of work experience toward meeting the ASE two-year work requirement. www.palmbeachstate.edu/autoservice.xml 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. We support... 1 (1,050 hours) 2 (750 hours) Steering and Suspension Systems Engine Repair Brake Systems Engine Performance/Diagnostics Automatic Transmission/Transaxles Manual Drivetrain/Transaxles The full program prepares you for all eight ASE exam areas and covers hybrid vehicles, 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, Maroone Chevrolet, Schumacher V W, Royal Palm Toyota and Napleton Hyundai, among others. 3 4
Heavy Equipment Mechanics PSAV Certificate Belle Glade campus 561-993-1187 www.palmbeachstate.edu/heavyequipmentmechanics.xml Diesel PSAV Certificates 1 & 2 Lake Worth campus 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. 561-868-3235 Heavy Equipment Mechanics (1,800 hours) www.palmbeachstate.edu/diesellw.xml 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. Diesel Engine Systems Diesel 1 (1,050 hours) Diesel Engine Systems Heavy Truck Brake Systems Heavy Equipment Steering and Suspension Heavy Equipment Brake Systems Preventive Maintenance Inspection Drivetrain Systems Diesel Powertrain Diesel 2 (750 hours) Preventive Maintenance Inspection 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 DieselAllison, Palm Truck Centers, Pantropic Power-Caterpillar, Palm Tran, Nextran Truck Centers and Rechtien International Trucks, among others. 5 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 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. www.palmbeachstate.edu/ccetrades.xml Call 561-868-3702 or e-mail ti@palmbeachstate.edu 6
Palm Beach State College Automotive & Diesel Programs Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanics Corporate & Continuing Education I am working hard at Royal Palm Toyota. Palm Beach State helped me get there and made me an asset to my work environment. I m hybrid certified, have eight ASE s and am on my way to becoming a Toyota Certified Master Technician. Terry Swenton Former Student 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 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 Service Director Schumacher Automotive Group Palm Beach State College 4200 Congress Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796 Visit online with your smartphone QR code reader! College Information Center (561) 967-7222 www.palmbeachstate.edu Automotive To learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed our programs, and other important information, please visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/gainfulemployment.xml. 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, or disability. Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 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. Printing was supported through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Technical Postsecondary Education Section 132 grant. 2012 Palm Beach State College. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CRM 0612 0019