Ford ASSET

Ford ASSET — short for Automotive Student Service Educational Training – is an intensive program that trains students to work as professional automotive technicians. Students in this program learn to work on Ford products in ASE-certified centers. The training includes instruction on engines, fuel management, electronics, transmission/transaxles, brake systems, and air conditioning. Students are sponsored by an authorized Ford or Lincoln dealership, where they will spend part of their training. Renton Technical College is the only school in Washington state offering this program.

Enrollment Point: Fall (or with instructor permission)

Certificate of Completion:

N/A

Associate of Applied Science:

8 Quarters

130 Credits

AAS - Transfer:

N/A

Bachelor of Applied Science:

N/A

All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Median Salary:

$37,100

Projected Growth:

Annual Job Openings:

23,760

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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Monday - Friday

7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Does not reflect Winter 2021 remote learning. Hours vary according to program. For the most current information, see the Class Schedule.

Brian Thompson, Travis Spaniel

Entry Requirements

Diagnose and repair vehicles to NATEF and Ford certification standards.
Use technical service materials, printed or online, to analyze and determine proper repair procedures for Ford vehicles.
Perform warranty repairs using the proper tools and software as per Ford specifications.
Troubleshoot vehicle systems using logical, traceable steps that lead to identification of the root cause of malfunction.
Communicate effectively in oral or written form within the environment of a Ford dealership.
Model professional and ethical behavior in all aspects of automotive repair interactions.

Course Information

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COL 101	College Success	2
FAS 101	Safety and Environmental Issues	2
FAS 112	Basic Shop Skills	1
FAS 115	Electrical / Electronic Systems	9
FAS 118	Brake Systems	6
FAS 119	Steering and Suspension Systems	6
FAS 120	Engine Repair	7
FAS 123	Diesel Fundamentals	4
FAS 124	Climate Control Systems	4
FAS 171	Written Communications	3
FAS 191	Cooperative Training I Part A	3
FAS 192	Cooperative Training I Part B	3
FAS 193	Cooperative Training II	7
FAS 216	Manual Transmissions and Drivetrains	8
FAS 217	Automatic Transmissions	8
FAS 223	Engine Performance	14
FAS 294	Cooperative Training III	7
FAS 295	Cooperative Training IV	7
FAS 296	Cooperative Training V Part A	3
FAS 297	Coopeartive Training V Part B	5
AMATH 175	Financial Math	5
CMST& 101	Introduction to Communication	5
COMP 100	Applied Composition	5
INDS 101	First Aid/CPR & AED	1
PSYC& 100	General Psychology	5
	Total	130

Program Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for Ford ASSET Program

Diagnose and repair vehicles to NATEF and Ford certification standards
Use technical service materials, printed or online, to analyze and determine proper repair procedures for Ford vehicles
Perform warranty repairs using the proper tools and software as per Ford specifications
Troubleshoot vehicle systems using logical, traceable steps that lead to identification of the root cause of malfunction
Communicate effectively in oral or written form within the environment of a Ford dealership
Model professional and ethical behavior in all aspects of automotive repair interactions