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SCC’s Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program is a two-year automotive program designed to provide Ford Motor Company dealers with highly qualified and motivated entry-level technicians. The curriculum is designed by Ford Motor Company and SCC and leads to an associate degree. The program involves attending classroom lecture and laboratory experiences on Ford products at SCC’s Milford Campus and a unique opportunity for students to work at a Ford Motor Company dealership. The total program is completed in seven quarters or approximately 21 months. Since considerable time is spent at the dealership, the program requires students to have sponsoring Ford Motor Company dealers. The main responsibility of the dealership is to provide training-related employment for the student during the work experience periods.
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Overview
The Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training program
is a strategic alliance between the student, Ford Motor Company,
Ford Motor Company dealers, and SCC. The program was created to
develop much-needed qualified dealership technicians. This program
incorporates the most advanced automotive technical training with a
strong academic foundation of math, reading, electronics,
analytical, and technical skills. The ASSET program teaches
exclusively on Ford Motor Company products, and current products,
giving the students a unique edge at the dealership. This program
allows the student to get on-the-job training at a sponsoring Ford
Motor Company dealership. During odd-numbered quarters (1-3-5-7),
students are in the classroom gaining knowledge and completing lab
work. During even-numbered quarters (2-4-6), students are at the
dealership gaining experience. This program is NATEF certified by
Automotive Service Excellence, a nationally recognized organization
that certifies technicians and automotive programs.Mission
The mission of the Ford ASSET program is to prepare individuals
for employment as high-quality, entry-level technicians with Ford
Motor Company dealers.Employment Outlook
The number of jobs for automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations over the next decade. Employment growth will create many new jobs, but total job openings will be significantly larger because many skilled technicians are expected to retire and will need to be replaced.Starting Terms
Please call Admissions Office, 402-761-8243.Take SPCH-1090 SPCH-1110 or SPCH-2810;
Take ENGL-1010 OR ENGL-1110;
Take PHYS-1150;
Take 2 classes from the 3 areas below. Global Awareness & Citizenship ANTH-1020 ANTH-1120 ARTS-2650 ARTS-2750 ECON-2110 GEOG-1420 GERM-1010 HIST-1000 HIST-1010 HIST-2010 HIST-2020 HIST-2100 HIST-2110 HIST-2960 HUMS-1100 HUMS-1200 MUSC-2800 POLS-1000 POLS-1040 POLS-1080 POLS-1600 SIGN-1010 SPAN-1010 SOCI-1010 SOCI-1020 or SOCI-2150; Analytical Quantitative Scientific Reasoning ANTH-1120 BIOS-1010 BIOS-1090 BIOS-1140 BIOS-2130 BIOS-2460 BIOS-2250 BIOS-2260 CHEM-1050 CHEM-1090 ECON-1200 ECON-2110 ECON-2120 FSDT-1350 GEOG-1000 GIST-1000 GEOL-1010 GEOL-1060 MATH-1040 MATH-1050 MATH-1100 MATH-1150 MATH-1200 MATH-1300 MATH-1400 MATH-1600 MATH-2170 BSAD-2170 PHYS-1017 PHYS-1030 PHYS-1100 PHYS-1150 PHYS-1410 or PHYS-2110; Career Life Skills BSAD-1010 ECON-1200 ECON-2110 ECON-2120 ENGL-1110 FSDT-1350 GERM-1010 MATH-1040 MATH-1200 MATH-2030 PHIL-2610 RELS-2610 PHIL-1060 PSYC-1250 PSYC-1810 POLS-1000 SPAN-1010 SPCH-2810 THEA-1010 or THEA-1140;
Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
- Although it is not necessary for you to have a potential dealer
sponsor at this point, please contact the College regarding
sponsorship. If any dealers are interested in sponsoring you,
please indicate so on your application.
- Complete and submit the Candidate Application and return it to
SCC's Milford Campus. Students accepted for this class will be
chosen on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to
take the COMPASS test. The pre-tests will be in the areas of
writing, reading and math. ACT scores may be accepted. Please call
the SCC Milford Campus Assessment Office, 402-761-8202 or
1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8202 for an appointment.
- Applicants with satisfactory test scores will be contacted to
proceed with their interview with a Ford Motor Company dealership.
Applicants who did not achieve satisfactory scores will be notified
as soon as possible regarding their status and recommendations for
correcting deficiencies.
- The student will be notified by mail if their application has
been accepted or rejected for the Ford ASSET program. Those
selected also will receive additional information from SCC
regarding registration and orientation.
- Obtain a Ford dealer sponsor.
- Provide sponsoring employer (Ford dealer) with responsible and
productive employment.
- Participate in all learning activities at scheduled
times.
- Attain a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in each
prerequisite program course to continue.
- Maintain attendance standards.
- Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books, tools,
housing, etc. Wear work uniforms and safety glasses during campus
and dealership training.
- Regular, punctual attendance is required in all classes. Each
instructor will inform students by means of a written syllabus of
attendance requirements at the first class meeting.
- Students enrolling in the Automotive Student Service Education
Program are required to provide hand tools for use in the lab while
on coop and for use after graduation. While this can appear to be
expensive, it also is an investment in your future since the tools
will be used for many years. During the first week of the first
quarter, students will be offered opportunities to purchase these
tool sets from various manufacturers at considerable discount.
Students who already have tools will only need to purchase the
tools necessary to complete the set of required tools.