rvcc worksemployer & expert worker designed programs

Programs for Work that Work RVCC Works programs are designed to get you ready for the workplace as fast and efficiently as possible. We aren’t successful until you have the job for which you have trained. Auto industry employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties report openings for Automotive Entry Techs throughout the region. These positions pay competitive wages that lead to lifelong careers and economic-self sufficiency. These employers also invest in long-term training for their employees, which leads to more advanced positions for Entry Techs who perform well and show a commitment to the profession.

Designed by Local Employers & Expert Technicians The RVCC Works Automotive Entry Tech program is designed by local employers and expert workers who meet with our workforce education team and detail the knowledge, skills, traits,

and behaviors essential to becoming a successful Automotive Entry Tech. This program is designed to provide you with the exact set of skills you need to succeed as quickly as possible.

Our local auto industry partners have also outlined the challenges that new workers often face in their shops. These challenges can lead to an unnecessarily high turn-over rate for new technicians and a belief that new workers are often ill prepared for the workplace. The RVCC Works Automotive Entry Tech program helps you overcome these challenges by ensuring that you’re a competent, highly-trained professional who will start your career with the following:

POLYTECHHunterdon County

Career and Technical Education for Hunterdon County

This program is made possible thanks to support and partnership with Hunterdon County Polytech, Hunterdon County’s leading career and technical education center; and the United States Department of Labor.

The success of the RVCC Works Automotive Entry Tech program is measured by your success in the workplace. As a result, the program is specifically designed to help you stand-out to potential employers.

The program mirrors a real-world workplace as closely as possible. As a student in the Automotive Entry Tech program, you will perform the actual tasks that employers expect from their best Entry Techs. You will become an Automotive Entry Tech only after demonstrating that you have mastered the essential knowledge, skills, and behavior shared by the industry’s highest-performing workers. These standards are set by expert workers, employer endorsed, and carefully crafted into a professional training program that is centered around your success. For the most current copies of these standards, visit http://bit.ly/auto-employers-2010 and http://bit.ly/dacum-auto-2010.

Competency Based RVCC Works programs are competency based, meaning that you can accelerate through content you know, but are given the exact amount of time you need to learn and master new skills.

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Key Benefits• Employment focused• Hands-on classes• Competency based• Designed by employers and

expert workers• You will receive a set

of professional tools commonly used in most automotive shops

Dedicated Advisor/Retention Specialist

• Dedicated to helping you succeed in the program

• Provides resources to help you complete your program, should you need them

Dedicated Employment Placement Coordinator

• Helps you find employment after graduation

• Coordinates hands-on work-study assignments with area employers

Dedicated Industry Liaison

• Ensures the program meets automotive industry standards

• Ensures the program meets automotive industry standards

RVCC WORKS programs have been funded under a United Stated Department of Labor Grant who purpose is to facilitate greater employment by improving education. For more information visit http://bit.ly/rvccdolgrant

Automotive Entry TechCertificate of Professional Competency

Hands-on, real-world experience and skills that are relevant to the actual work you will perform

Realistic expectations of the work that you will perform during your first few years of employment

The knowledge, skills, and attitude that employers seek in today’s competitive workplace

rvcc worksemployer & expert worker designed programs

AUT0 101 provides a foundation for all automotive courses that follow. This competency-based course simulates a real-world work environment. This course also will require a 1-2 day job shadowing opportunity to allow students to experience an actual work environment. Students will be required to wear shop uniforms, and adhere to attendance policies that mirror the workplace. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to competently perform preventative service maintenance tasks on vehicles, complete shop documentation associated with those tasks, and perform routine shop upkeep tasks. The student will correctly use and care for the tools used while performing tasks, and observe safety procedures customary for the performance of these tasks. This course has integrated Math and Soft Skills components. 230 hours

Automotive Fundamentals

AUTO 101: Automotive FundamentalsAug 29 ‘12 - Nov 19 ‘12

AUTO 110Nov 20 ‘12 - Dec 19 ‘12

AUTO 120Jan 23 ‘13 - Apr 9 ‘13

AUTO 151Jan 2 ‘13 - Jan 23

Transmissions & Drivelines Automotive Electrical Service & Maintenance

HVAC Maintenance

AUTO 110:Transmissions & Drivelines for Entry-TechsStudents will provide preventative maintenance, service and repair of drive line systems. Students will conduct visual drive line checks (e.g. leaks, failed components), service transfer case fluid systems, service automatic & manual transmission fluid systems, service wheel/hub bearing assemblies, and service drive shaft components (i.e. lube/replace drive shaft). The student will correctly use and care for the tools used while performing tasks, and observe safety procedures customary for the performance of these tasks. This course has integrated Math and Soft Skills components. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 80 hours

AUTO 101: Automotive Fundamentals for Entry-Techs

Students will diagnose basic electrical system problems. Each student will competently service ignition systems, perform maintenance on electrical/electronic systems, and replace interior trim panels, and service mechanical seat controls. The student will correctly use and care for the tools used while performing tasks, and observe safety procedures customary for the performance of these tasks. Principles of electricity, circuitry and service are included in this course. This course has integrated Math and Soft Skills components. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 195 hours

AUTO 120: Automotive Electrical Service & Maintenance

AUTO 151: HVAC System Maintenance for Entry-Techs

Students will provide both preventative service and repair of vehicle HVAC systems. Students will replace HVAC filters, replace blower motor controls, test HVAC system performance, and conduct refrigerant leak/dye tests. The student will correctly use and care for the tools used while performing tasks, and observe safety procedures customary for the performance of these tasks. This course has integrated Math and Soft Skills components. Prerequisite: AUTO 101. 55 hours

Tuition$2300

Lab Fee$819

Books$15

AUTO 101 FALL 2012

Lab Fee$63

Books$0

AUTO 110 Tuition$800

Tuition$550

Lab Fee$0

Books$0

AUTO 151 WINTER/SPRING 2013

Lab Fee$13

Books$0

AUTO 120 Tuition$1950

AUTO 130 Tuition$1300

AUTO 140 Tuition$800

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Automotive Entry TechCertificate of Professional Competency

AUTO 120Jan 23 ‘13 - Apr 9 ‘13

AUTO 130Apr 10 ‘13 - May 28 ‘13

AUTO 140May 29 ‘13 - Jun 25 ‘13

AUTO 152Jul 1 ‘13 - Jul 31 ‘13

AUTO 180Aug 1 ‘13 - Aug 26 ‘13

Automotive Electrical Service & Maintenance

Steering, Suspension, & Brakes

Fuel System Maintenance

Cooling System Service

Practicum

AUTO 130: Steering, Suspension, & Brakes for Entry-Techs

Students will service perform preventative maintenance and service of steering and brake systems. The student will correctly use and care for the tools used while performing tasks, and observe safety procedures customary for the performance of these tasks. Tasks students will perform include servicing the power steering fluid system, inspecting and replacing steering & suspension components, aligning front/rear vehicle suspension, brake maintenance & replacement. This course has integrated Math and Soft Skills components. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 130 hours

Note: Students will be required to wear clothing appropriate for auto shop safety at all classes. Safety glasses will also be required at all classes.

AUTO 140: Fuel System Maintenance for Entry-TechsStudents will service fuel systems, perform ignition system service, including inspect for fuel system leaks (e.g. liquid, air leaks), service fuel filters, replace ignition coil(s), replace spark plugs & wires, replace distributor cap & rotors. The student will correctly use and care for the tools used while performing tasks, and observe safety procedures customary for the performance of these tasks. This course has integrated Math and Soft Skills components. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 80 hours

AUTO 180: Automotive PracticumThe Automotive Professional Practicum course is designed to provide the student with professional experience in the automotive field. The practicum site will provide the student with a broad base of hands-on experiences. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student to perform safely and competently in a shop environment. Students are to maintain a consistent level of professionalism, appearance, and attendance throughout the entire practicum. Students will sign a statement at the beginning of the practicum advising them that they will not be paid for practicum services and that they must provide their own transportation to the practicum site. Prerequisites: AUTO 101, AUTO 110, AUTO 120, AUTO 130, AUTO 140, AUTO 151, AUTO 152. 100 hours

AUTO 152: Cooling System Service for Entry-TechsStudents will provide both preventative service and repair of vehicle cooling systems. Students will pressure test cooling systems, service coolant fluid systems, replace cooling thermostats, replace cooling system hoses & belts, replace cooling radiators, replace external water pumps, and replace cooling fan systems. The student will correctly use and care for the tools used while performing tasks, and observe safety procedures customary for the performance of these tasks. This course has integrated Math and Soft Skills components. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 85 hours

Two uniforms, a set of professional automotive tools, and consumable materials used for hands-on labs. The list of hands on lessons can be found on the back page.

Courses will be held at Hunterdon Polytech.

Class schedule:Monday - Thursday 2:00P - 7:00P

Friday the lab will be open in the afternoon for catch-up work, and assessments.

All courses are graded in terms of having met all competencies or not (Competent/Not Competent).Each course is judged in terms of:• Attendance • Workplace Behavior • Technical Competency

Students will be given as many opportunities to demonstrate course competencies as needed.

Attendance, workplace behavior, and technical competency policies have been established to mirror those found in the workplace.

PROGRAM TOTALTuition$9550 +

Lab Fee $908 +

Books Registration $15 + 25( )

PROGRAM STATSPROGRAM LENGTH 955 hrs.PROGRAM DURATION 1 year

Lab Fee$0

Books$0

AUTO 130 Tuition$1300

Lab Fee$13

Books$0

AUTO 140 Tuition$800

Tuition$850

Lab Fee$0

Books$0

AUTO 152 SUMMER 2013

Lab Fee$0

Books$0

AUTO 180 Tuition$1000

$ 10,498

LAB FEES INCLUDE:

LOCATION & TIMES

ASSESSMENT

POLYTECHHunterdon County

Career and Technical Education for Hunterdon County

This program is offered through a joint partnership between Hunterdon County Polytech, and Raritan Valley Community College. All courses will be held at Huntertdon County Polytech’s Automotive facility at 10 Junction Road, Flemington, NJ. This program financial is aid eligible. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/rvfinaid.

Hands-on Tasks (HOT) are the basis for almost all course competencies

AUTO 101 HOT• Prepare work estimate • Clean shop floors• Clean up spills• Empty waste oil• Report broken/worn tools

equipment• Check tire air pressure & tire

condition• Service vehicle tires & wheels• Rotate vehicle tires• Service low pressure tire system• Top off all Fluids• Conduct under hood inspection

(e.g. hoes, belts, wiring, air cleaner, filters, fluid leaks)

• Perform full service oil change (lube, oil, filter)

• Conduct under vehicle inspection (e.g. exhaust system, fluid leaks)

• Conduct under hood inspection (e.g. hoes, belts, wiring, air cleaner, filters, fluid leaks)

• Conduct vehicle walk around inspection (e.g. tire pressure, tread body damage)

• Perform mileage interval services• Verify customer complaint• Diagnose customer concern• Verify Customer Concern was

Corrected• Request needed parts• Replace Head/Deck Lift Struts• Replace Moldings & Emblems

AUTO 110 • Service vehicle battery • Replace electrical

alternator/generator • Replace engine starter/solenoid • Replace electrical fuses, relays,

switches, & resistors • Service exterior lightning • Service horn systems • Replace interior trim panels • Service interior lighting • Perform unit replacements • Replace door glass • Service power outlets• Service mechanical seat controls • Service wiper/washer systems • Install electrical accessories • Service remote keyless

entry/security systems • Replace weather strips/seals

AUTO 120 • Service vehicle battery• Replace electrical

alternator/generator• Replace engine starter/solenoid• Replace Electrical Fuses, Relays,

Switches, & Resistors• Service exterior lightning

(e.g. headlight, dimming, turn signal indicators

• Service horn systems• Replace interior trim panels• Service interior lighting• Perform unit replacements

(power windows, power locks, door locks, antenna)

• Replace door glass• Service power outlets• Service mechanical seat controls• Service wiper/washer systems• Install electrical accessories• Service remote keyless

entry/security systems

• Replace weather strips/seals

AUTO 152• Pressure Test Cooling System• Service Coolant Fluid System• Replace Cooling Thermostat• Replace Cooling System Hoses

& Belts• Replace Cooling Radiator• Replace External Water Pump• Replace Cooling Fan Systems

AUTO 151 • Replace HVAC Filters• Replace Blower Motor Controls• Test HVAC System Performance• Conduct Refrigerant Leak/Dye tests

AUTO 140 • Service automatic & manual

transmission fluid system• Service transfer case fluid system• Conduct visual drive line check

(e.g. leaks, failed components)• Service drive shaft components

(i.e. lube/replace drive shaft)• Service wheel/hub bearing

assemblies• Inspect for fuel system leaks

(e.g. liquid, air leaks)• Service fuel filters• Replace ignition coil(s)• Replace spark plugs & wires• Replace distributor cap & rotor

AUTO 130• Inspect vehicle brakes• Perform basic brake inspection

(hands on & visual)• Bleed brake system• Service brake fluid system• Verify brake specifications• Machine brake rotors/drums• Service disk brake systems (except

hydraulics)• Service drum brake systems

(except hydraulics)• Service parking brake system• Road test to verify brake function• Service power steering fluid

system• Inspect steering & suspension

components• Replace steering & suspension

components• Align front/rear vehicle suspension

Entry Requirements• Must be able to lift 50 lbs• Must take the Accuplacer exams. A minimum

score of 76 is required for mathematics, and 59 is required for reading.

• Must take LRI Personal Qualities assessment• Students must meet with a program advisor prior

to entry in the program.

Mr. Anderson and students during an automotive lab, April 2012.

RVCC offers individualized accommodations and/or services to persons with disabilities. Students with disabilities must identify themselves, provide documentation, and request appropriate services. For additional information contact the Disability Services office at 908-526-1200 X8418.

For more information, contact Eliyahu Lotzar e| elotzar@raritanval.edu p| 908.526.1200 x8913