Master Automotive Service Technician
Inspect, Maintain, and Repair Cars and Light Trucks
The Master Automotive Service Technician Program provides students with the needed skills for successful entry into an automotive servicing career. This is a college-level program that is NATEF certified, with options of continued study of only 15 more credits at CCA for an Associates degree. Students are taught not only how to repair vehicles but are also trained in industry professionalism and other workforce readiness skills. The shop has all of the latest automotive equipment for students to work within their practical studies. The class provides experience in all eight specialty areas found in the field as well as preparation for ASE testing and certification.
Looking for a night class? Master Automotive Service Technician is also offered as an evening program.
In addition, the student may also earn the following industry-based certificates:
- SP/2 Safety Certificates
- Ford Service Online Training
- Hunter Alignment
- Snap-On Certification
- Subaru Web-Based Training
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Industry Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Repairing engines, air systems and brakes
- Testing electrical systems
- Aligning suspension systems
- Transmission maintenance and repair

Accredited Courses
58 college credits
- ASE 1001 Auto Shop Orientation
- ASE 1002 Intro to the Automotive Shop
- ASE 1010 Brakes I
- ASE 1011 Auto Brakes II
- ASE 1020 Basic Auto Electricity
- ASE 1022 Automotive Electrical Safety Systems
- ASE 1023 Starting and Charging Systems
- ASE 1030 General Engine Diagnosis
- ASE 1034 Automotive Fuel and Emission Systems I
- ASE 1040 Steering and Suspension I
- ASE 1041 Suspension and Steering II
- ASE 1050 Manual Drive Tran Axle Maint
- ASE 1051 Manual Transmission/Transaxles & Clutches
- ASE 1052 Man Trans/Transaxles/Clutch II
- ASE 1060 Auto Engine Repair
- ASE 1062 Auto Engine Service
- ASE 1070 Laboratory Experience I: MAST Lab
- ASE 2010 Auto Power/ABS Brake Systems
- ASE 2021 Auto/Diesel Body Electrical
- ASE 2031 Automotive Computers and Ignition Systems
- ASE 2033 Auto Fuel Injection/Emissions
- ASE 2040 Suspension and Steering III
- ASE 2050 Auto Transmission/Transaxle Service
- ASE 2051 Automotive Transmission & Transaxle Repair
- ASE 2064 Intro to HVAC Systems
- ASE 2065 HVAC Systems
- ASE 2085 Independent Study: PWR

Class Experience
- Students spend 50% of their time learning concepts in a classroom, and 50% of their time in the shop with hands-on practical work
- Students gain experience in a simulated shop environment with industry-grade equipment
- An off-site internship is built in to the curriculum
- Students gain their ASE student certification as part of the curriculum
- Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
- 2 years of classes
Ed Martin
Instructor, Master Automotive Service Technician
303-344-4910 ext 27706
ejmartin@aurorak12.org
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- ASE Master Technician
- Light-Duty Diesel Certification
- Senior Master Technician with Ford Motor Company
- Member of IATN (International Automotive Technicians Network)
- Board member on the National Board of Directors for NACAT (North American Council of Automotive Teachers).
Darcy Niblo
Instructor, Master Automotive Service Technician
303-344-4910 ext 27709
Dniblo@aurorak12.org
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- 7 ASE certifications in automotive repair and service
- Snap-on tools Certified Trainer
- Accredited Automotive Manager for the Automotive Management Institute
- Colorado Community College System (CCCS) PS CTE (Transportation, Maintenance & Sales)
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE) SEC/PS CTE Authorization (Transportation, Maintenance & Sales)
- International Automotive Technicians Network (IANT)
- SkillsUSA chapter Advisor
- North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Member
Levi Shaw
Instructor, Master Automotive Service Technician
303-344-4910 ext 27934
lshaw91@gmail.com
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- ASE Certified
- ASE G1
- Toyota Certified
- CTE Secondary
- CTE Post-Secondary
Sam Gangwisch
Instructor, Master Automotive Service Technician
303-344-4910 ext 27711
Sgangwisch@auroraK12.org
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- ASE Master Automotive Certification
- VW/AUDI WTI Certification
- MINI WTI Certification
- BMW WTI Certification
- Mercedes Benz WTI Certification
- Crown Lift Trucks Certified Forklift Technician