This program runs seven quarters. During the first, third, fifth and seventh quarters, students are on campus studying electronics, engine repair, transmission repair, suspension system, brakes, drivability, and heating and air conditioning. During the second, fourth and sixth quarters, students are at the dealership on co-op, gaining experience working with a mentor master technician, in the subjects they studied the previous quarter when they were on campus. This earn-while-you-learn approach to mastering different automotive systems is beneficial to both the students and dealers. Please note: If a student's dealership-sponsored employment is terminated for reasons beyond the student's control, such as lack of work, the student may be allowed to seek a different sponsoring dealership to continue in the program. If a student's dealership-sponsored employment is terminated for inappropriate behavior, such as failure to follow policies, poor attendance, lack of cleanliness and/or dishonesty, the student will be deemed "less than competent to perform required tasks" and will not be allowed to continue in the program.
CAP COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM GENERAL ED REQUIREMENT CORE- Take SPCH-1090 or SPCH-1110 or SPCH-2810;
- TAKE ENGL-1010
- Take PHYS-1150
- Take 2 courses;
- 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 Chrysler Corp. 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 MOPAR program. Those selected also will receive additional information from SCC regarding registration and orientation.
- Obtain a Chrysler dealer sponsor.
- Provide sponsoring employer (Chrysler 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 MOPAR-Chrylser/Dodge/RAM/Jeep College Automotive 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.