Automotive Service Technology

About

The mission of the AST Program is to enable the students to obtain a thorough understanding of design, construction, and theory of the operation within the automotive systems and their relationship to the complete automobile.

TCAT Murfreesboro is proud to be a part of the Nissan Technician Training Academy. This partnership provides selected students an opportunity to learn factory-specific training, NISSAN & ASE certifications, and provides apprenticeship opportunities. Click here for more information. 

 

Day (12 months) M-F, 7:45am-2:30pm
Night (12 months) M-Thur, 1:00pm-9:00pm
   

 

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day, Night
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $4,461.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $4,313.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Undercar Specialist432Certificate
Automotive Service Apprentice864Certificate
Automotive Service Technician1296Diploma

Campus Locations

Smyrna Campus
663 Ken Pilkerton Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
AST 0001 - Worker Characteristics I
AST 1010 - Braking Systems
AST 1020 - Steering and Suspension
AST 1021 ENGINE REPAIR I
AST 1001 SAFETY AND ORIENTATION
AST 1002 TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS
AST 1003 BASIC ELECTRICAL
Second Trimester: 
AST 0002 - Worker Characteristics II
AST 2011 ENGINE REPAIR II
AST 2015 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS I
AST 2030 AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL DRIVETRAIN
Third Trimester: 
AST 0003 - Worker Characteristics III
AST 3011 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS II
AST 2020 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
AST 3040 AUTOMOTIVE HVAC

Instructors

Eric Love
615-898-8010 Ext.223
Adam Burlett
615-898-8010 Ext.221
John Broughton
615-898-8010 Ext.221

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