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Automotive Technology



Eligible Students: 11, 12


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Automotive Technology is a 2-year program offering instruction in auto shop safety, tools and equipment, engine fundamentals, engine reconditioning, engine performance, chassis, front end, brake systems, Fuel Systems I and II, engine tune-up, electrical systems, repair orders, and cost estimates.  East Central College offers dual credit for Automotive Technology students.

Areas of Study:

  • Engine Repair
  • Engine Performance
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Manual Transmission
  • Suspension & Steering
  • Brakes
  • Electrical/Electronics
  • Heating & Air Conditioning

First year students will cover basic automotive theory and systems as well as maintenance and light repair. Second year students will get further training in diagnostics and repairs.

Program Instructors

  • Mr. Kevin Daharsh
    Automotive Technology I Instructor
    (573) 458-0150 X 15220
    kdaharsh@rolla31.org
    RTI Rm 220

    Office Hours: M-F 8:00-8:30; 3:00-3:45
     

    Mr. Daharsh was a Certified Ford Technician for 15 years and then branched out to Chrysler.  He's been fully certified with Chrysler for the last 12 years and maintains that status currently.  He came to RTI/C with 36 years of knowledge in the automotive industry which he uses to instruct students.

  • Licensure and Certifications: 

     

  • Automotive Technology I

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    ASE Entry-Level Certifications

     

    Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

    Automobile Service Technology

    Brakes

    Electrical/Electronic Systems

    Engine Performance

    Engine Repair

    Heating and Air Conditioning

    Maintenance and Light Repair

    Manual Drive Train and Axles

    Suspension and Steering

  • Mr. Terry Brookshire
    Automotive Technology I Instructor
    (573) 458-0150 X 15225
    tbrookshire@rolla31.org
    RTI Rm 225

    Office Hours: M-F 8:00-8:30 (Semester 2 only); 3:00-3:45
     

    Mr. Brookshire is a former Ford and Lincoln Technician with over 25 years of experience in the dealership.  During that time, he was a Senior Master Technician with Ford Motor Company.  Currently, he is a Master ASE Certified Technician with ASE certifications in Advanced Level Diagnostics, Undercar Specialist, ASE Maintenance and Light Repair, Light Duty Vehicle Diesel Engines and other certifications in Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel trucks through ASE.  He has been teaching at RTI/C for almost two decades now.

  • Licensure and Certifications: 

    • Master ASE Certified Technician Advanced Level Undercar Specialist
    • ASE Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks
    • ASE Maintenance and Light Repair
    • ASE Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
    • Associate of Occupational Studies Degree from Universal Technical Institute

  • Automotive Technology II

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    ASE Entry-Level Certifications

     

    Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

    Automobile Service Technology

    Brakes

    Electrical/Electronic Systems

    Engine Performance

    Engine Repair

    Heating and Air Conditioning

    Maintenance and Light Repair

    Manual Drive Train and Axles

    Suspension and Steering