Ford ASSET Program
Ford ASSET is a partnership between Ford Motor Company, Ford & Lincoln dealerships, and Columbus State Community College. The program provides students the opportunity to become highly trained technicians employed by Ford & Lincoln dealerships.
Why Ford ASSET
- Trains students to diagnose, service, and maintain vehicles using Ford recommended procedures, special tools, and service publications.
- Provides Paid Work Experience during the program to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom.
- Allows an ASSET-trained student to earn an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology and Ford STST Certifications.
- ASSET is Ford Motor Company's premier program for preparing the top automotive technicians of tomorrow.
How to Qualify
- Complete the FORD Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Certificate courses with a "C" or better. Keep in mind that dealers usually hire "A" and "B" students before "C" students.
- Technical GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Excellent attendance.
- After you begin work on FORD MLR, contact David Foor at dfoor1@cscc.edu or (614) 287-2209 to discuss program qualifications and timelines.
- Complete five of the nine academic courses required for the Ford ASSET Degree.
- Work with David Foor to obtain a Ford or Lincoln dealership sponsor. A sponsor is required by the 1st cooperative work experience session.
Driver's License Requirements
The student is required to have a valid driver's license. Each dealership's insurance
company has requirements particular to that dealership. Most dealers require less
than 6 points; some may be less than 4 points. Some dealerships look at the type of
infractions more than the number of points.For example, if a student has had a DUI
(OMVI) at any time in the past, the dealership's insurance company may not approve
hiring the student.
Before interviewing with dealerships, the student needs to provide a Driver’s License
Abstract to the Ford ASSET Coordinator. To learn how to obtain the abstract, to go
to www.bmv.ohio.gov/abstract.stm.
Certifications
Instructor Certifications
The instructors are also Master-Certified by ASE. In addition, the instructors have completed the necessary instructor training through Ford Motor Company and are certified by Ford Motor Company to deliver STST (Service Technician Specialty Training) Certification courses.
Student Certifications
The students will have the opportunity to earn Ford STST Certifications as part of
the program. The program covers up to 100% of all Ford STST Certification courses.
Students must attend each class, complete all assignments, and pass the written and
hands-on STST evaluations. The records for these courses are recorded on Ford’s database
(STARS). When a student has all the courses in a particular STST area completed, he/she
will be qualified for Ford STST Certification in that area.
Students are encouraged to prepare for ASE certifications as well. For more information
about ASE, go to www.ase.com.