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Automotive Service Technician (AST)

The NESC Automotive Services Technician programme is geared towards preparing trainees for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining modern automobiles. Faulty operations are located using diagnostic equipment, manufacturers’ specifications and service manuals. Non-operational components are replaced, reassembled, adjusted and tested. Automotive service technicians may also perform scheduled maintenance services and advise customers on work performed, general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements.

Duration: 4 Years

  Year 1 OJT Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
  Duration Duration Duration Duration Duration

Full-Time 6 mths 6 mths 6 mths N/A N/A
Part-Time* 360 hrs / 2 evenings / 45 wks

 N/A 360 hrs / 2 evenings / 45 wks 360 hrs / 2 evenings / 45 wks 360 hrs / 2 evenings / 45 wks
* must be employed in related field

La Brea
Laventille
Mayaro
Moruga
Point Fortin
Point Lisas
Ste. Madeleine
Tobago

Course Details

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Safety, materials and tools Engines Electrical 111 Automatic transmission and transaxles
Safe use of welding equipment Drive axle assemblies Fuel and combustion fundamentals Manual transmission, transaxles and clutches
Drive lines Electrical 11 Ignition systems Transfer cases
Suspension and steering Charging systems Gasoline fuel systems Climate control
Brake systems Starting systems Diesel fuel systems Vehicle options
Electrical 1 Technological Advances Emission control systems Workplace coaching skills and advisory network
Scan tools Electrical systems diagnosis Technological Advances
Passenger restraint systems Technological Advances
Technological Advances
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