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ATEP students in a steering and suspension class learning how to diagnose and repair various automobile suspension systems.
What is ATEP?
Weber State University offers an Automotive Technology Educational Program (ATEP) program to our automotive students. The ATEP program is a two-year associate degree program with an emphasis in independent shop service technology. Students who complete this degree typically work as service technicians in independent shops or repair facilities, or continue on to one of Weber States Universitys Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology programs. ATEP students may also work in a Ford, Subaru, Nissan, etc. dealership that does not have an established partnership with WSU.
Where and When Will I Work?
- During the summer break between freshmen and sophmore year the students will work thier first 320 hours until school starts again at the end of August.
- The last 320 hours of supervised work experience takes place during the first eight weeks of sophomore spring semester. The students will have already received training and hands-on lab experience in brakes, steering and suspension, and climate control systems, and manual drivetrain systems before beginning their second internship.
- After graduation, the technician should be prepared to work on his/her own.
What Will I Learn?
Your instructor is Will Speigle, a Ford Master Technician and a Master ASE Technician.
Instruction and training at Weber State University will include:
- Shop safety, and S/P2 hazardous waste handling, and pollution prevention practices curriculum.
- Electronic service information usage - All-Data
- Theory, diagnosis, and operation in all eight NATEF automotive areas on a vehicle.
- Hands-on lab work on late model Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, and DaimlerChrysler vehicles to practice and develop skills.
- Scan tool usage - Generic and manufacturer specific scan tools.
- Developing diagnostic and trouble shooting skills with an emphasis on using a common diagnostic process.
ATEP students learning diagnosis and repair of New Venture Gear 4500 manual transmissions.
What Certifications Will I Prepare For?
- Every student is required to pass four of eight ASE exams to qualify for graduation. The ASE exams are given at WSU at the end of each of the four semesters.
- ASE Master Technician certification. ASE Test preparation guides are available on the ASE website.
- EPA clean air act amendment of 1990 (Section 609) Air-Conditioning Certification.
- Emissions inspection and maintenance certification where applicable.
What Classes are Required?
The curriculum for the ATEP program requires that specific classes be taken each semester.
- View the Freshmen suggested course sequence ATEP Schedule 2009-2010.pdf
- View the Sophomore suggested course sequence ATEP Schedule 2008-2009.pdf
What Tools and Equipment are Required?
Each student is required to supply their own set of basic hand tools.
How Do I Get Started?
- Get admitted to Weber State University.
- Contact the ATEP Program Coordinator: Will Speigle by calling 801-690-6261 or by e-mail at williamspeigle@weber.edu
- Register for your classes, Click here for help. New Freshmen, use the ATEP Schedule 2009-2010.pdf for your registration. Declare your program of study as an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology - ATEP
- Show up to class.
ATEP Program Downloads
- Blank Repair Order.pdf
- Additional ATEP Downloads - Password Protected website (ask your teacher for access)
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