Braman Automotive Training Center Program

An Exciting, Fast-Paced and Rewarding Career.

Introduction:

Today, automotive technicians use computers and scanners to help diagnose problems in cars. Our Automotive Service Technology Program provides 1,800 hours of training in areas of automotive specialization. In addition, a paid internship provides students with real-world, hands-on experience alongside dealership technicians in the Service Department, Parts Department and Body Shop at Braman Miami. This discipline is taught by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified instructors and allows students who complete specific coursework to be qualified for employment or additional specialized training. The purpose of this program is to train students with ASE Certified Instructors on state-of-the-art vehicles.

Career Opportunities:

• Light Duty Service Assistant
• Engine Performance/Repair Technician
• Electrical/Electronic System Technician
• Brake System Technician
• Steering, Suspension and Alignment Technician
• Automatic & Manual DriveTrain Technician or Trans-Axle Technician
• Heating & Air Conditioning Technician
• Automotive Parts Specialist
• Body Shop Specialist/Technician
• Service Manager
• Shop Owner/Operator

Employment Opportunities:

Automotive technicians can work for a dealership, an independent shop, or open their own shop. At the dealership level, opportunities are available for shop foremen, service advisors, or service managers.

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $21.09 hourly or $43,860 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 1800 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

OCP	COURSE	HOURS
OCP A	Automobile Services Assistor	300 Hours
OCP B	Engine Repair Technician	150 Hours
OCP C	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Technician	150 Hours
OCP D	Manual Drivetrain and Axle Technician	150 Hours
OCP E	Automobile Suspension and Steering Technician	150 Hours
OCP F	Automotive Brake System Technician	150 Hours
OCP G	Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician	300 Hours
OCP H	Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician	150 Hours
OCP I	Automotive Engine Performance Technician	300 Hours
		Total Hours: 1800

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Automotive Service Technology – Braman is available at the following school (s):

LOCATION	COURSE'S SCHEDULE
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College	Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

LOCATION	COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR	PHONE NUMBER
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (305) 324-6070	Patricia Estiverne Sandra Hawkins Jacques Lucien Rose Jasmin	Ext. 7089 Ext. 7129 Ext. 7039