Contact Information
Michael Bitz, instructor/program coordinator
Michael.J.Bitz@ndscs.edu
701-671-2254
Schuett Hall 119
Delivery Methods
Face-to-Face: Wahpeton
The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for the many employment opportunities in the automotive industry.
Students enrolled in Automotive Technology learn the theory of operation along with the latest repair and diagnostic procedures available in the automotive industry. Training facilities are in excellent condition and labs are very well-equipped.
Students graduating from Automotive Technology are fully employable upon completion of this program. Automotive Technology graduates are employed by manufacturers, dealerships, independent repair facilities, and private companies.
The Automotive Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF) ASE
Admission Requirements*
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Students considered for acceptance must complete all admission requirements.
*Program Admission Requirements are subject to revision. Please check the department or program website under Program Admission Requirements for current information.
Award
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a certificate in Steering Suspension Alignment. This certificate is one of four stackable certificates for the completion of an AAS degree in Automotive Technology.
NOTE: Students may enter this program at the beginning of any 8-week period. Please contact the Automotive Department for more information.
Steering, Suspension, Alignment Certificate
This steering, suspension, and alignment certificate allows students to cover diagnosis, repair, and adjustments of automotive steering and suspension systems. Students will troubleshoot and repair steering and suspension systems, along with performing vehicle alignments during this class. Learning modules include vehicle angle measurements, steering and suspension principles, NVH diagnosis, power steering systems, air conditioning systems, heating & cooling systems, ventilation systems, and vehicle alignments. Hybrid & EV vehicle designs and systems will also be covered as industry demands.
Students gain knowledge in operation, troubleshooting, repairing, and aligning multiple makes and models of vehicles. Work includes diagnosing, servicing, repairing, and aligning vehicles in the automotive industry. In addition, this certificate includes a theory and lab course covering climate control diagnosis and service procedures performed on modern vehicles. This course includes instructions for safe operation of various types of alignment and climate control tools and equipment used by technicians required by the manufacturer. Proper use of shop tools, equipment, safety techniques and industry standards will be covered.