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)
All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
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Tuition
At Renton Technical College, tuition is affordable and competitive.
Financial Aid
Federal aid is available for most students to help pay for school. Fill out your FAFSA now to get started.
Scholarships
The RTC Foundation offers scholarships to help pay the costs of attending school.
All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
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
Accreditation
External accreditation is not applicable to this program.
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