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How
do I get accepted into the Ford AASET program? The Ford ASSET program consists of 2 parts: (See Plan of Study )
Þ
Completion of all of the Maintenance and
Light Repair technical courses with a “C” or better (See Plan of
Study). Keep in mind that dealers usually hire “A” and “B”
students.
Þ
Technical
GPA of at least 2.5.
Þ
Completion
of 5 out of the 10 required academic courses for the Associate’s
Degree with a “C” or better.
Þ
Excellent
attendance in previous technical classes.
Þ
Recommendations from the instructors of Maintenance and Light
Repair courses.
Þ
Be
sponsored by a Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, or Mazda dealer. The
program is a full two years (eight quarters). A student may
elect to attend part-time during the Maintenance and Light
Repair section, but that will result in a longer timeframe.
The Maintenance and Light Repair classes
are offered during the morning, afternoon or evening depending
on the current quarter schedule.
Ford Specific classes are generally
offered from
What books
do students have to buy?
Students need to buy those books required
for all non-technical courses and the “AUTO” classes in the
Maintenance and Light Repair section.
Books for Ford classes are provided
for the cost of printing (included in lab fees).
How will a
graduate benefit from ASSET? The
graduate:
q
Has a
full-time job as a technician at the sponsoring dealer
q
Has
great earning potential and career opportunities for future
growth
q
Has
earned an Associate’s degree (Associate of Applied Science in
Automotive Technology)
q
Has
had the opportunity to earn ASE Certifications and Ford STST
Certifications
Can I receive
credit for Automotive Classes I took in High School?
How much does the
program cost?
Click here for details
How much will I make during the paid work experience?
See Recommended Pay in the Paid Work
Experience section.
How is
my progress reported to the dealership? Communication between
all parties is very important.
The instructor will issue progress
reports to the student and dealership management after each
on-campus quarter.
Raises are usually based on this
report. (See Recommended Pay During Co-op)
The
student is required to sign a “College Release Authorization”
form that permits the instructor to share this information with
dealership personnel.
Can I continue my education after receiving an Associate’s
Degree? Yes.
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