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TECH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Academy for Automotive Professionals has a six-program service tech series that will help your
entry-level techs quickly advance to front-line techs.

Each of these Tech Development Programs will take place one day each month and will follow a
designated sequence. Your employees will learn a new job during each month, returning to the
dealership ready to perform that new job and start adding additional profits to the bottom line.

PROFESSIONAL LUBE & SAFETY INSPECTION TECHNICIAN FUNDAMENTALS OF HEATING, A/C & VENTILATION SYSTEMS
(One-Day Workshop) (One-Day Workshop)
This workshop teaches the complete job of an entry level lube technician. Areas covered in- This HVAC program covers the principles of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation sys-
clude automotive lubricants and fluids, oil and filter changes, fluid levels and fluid condition tems of today’s vehicles. Air conditioning theory, as well as component identification, will
inspections, visual safety inspections, rotating and balancing tires, E.P.A. regulations, and ba- be covered. Basic testing, recovery, recharging, and replacement requirements will also
sic hand tool identification and use. Utilizing classroom and hands-on lab exercises, this work- be explored. All required areas will be covered during this workshop, as well as hands-on
shop provides the skills necessary for today’s lube technicians. This workshop will lay a solid training.
foundation for advancement within the service department.
STEERING, SUSPENSION & ALIGNMENT TECHNICIAN
FUNDAMENTALS OF BRAKING SYSTEMS (One-Day Workshop)
(One-Day Workshop) This is a program teaching suspension alignment, component identification, inspection,
In this one-day workshop attendees will learn about braking systems and hydraulic operations, and alignment geometry. Utilizing classroom exercises and lab projects, students will train
lining replacement, measurement, machining and component replacement for both disc/drum on the latest wheel alignment machines, and learn how to interpret alignment figures and
and 4-wheel-disc systems. Disc machining will be covered with both on and off-the-car lathes. diagnose alignment problems affecting vehicle control and tire wear.
All areas utilize classroom instruction and hands-on lab projects for each student.
SKILLS ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
BATTERIES, STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS (One-Day Workshop)
(One-Day Workshop) This is the last day of the six-month Tech Development Program and focuses on reviewing,
This program will cover the principles and operation of today’s starters, alternators, and batter- analyzing, problem solving, and improving individual skills on each of the five programs
ies. Participants will learn, through classroom and hands-on projects, how to perform various taught to date. We will review each of the five programs to make sure every tech is com-
tests including voltage drop, parasitic draw, and current output and usage. Proper inspection, pletely confident with each skill before graduating the program.
maintenance and replacement of these same vital components will also be included.
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