What is ATEP?
What is ATEP?
Weber State University offers an Automotive Technology Educational Program (ATEP) Independent Shop 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 University's Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology programs. ATEP students may also work in a Ford, Subaru, Nissan, etc. dealership as well as any independent shop or repair facility.
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 primary instructor is Will Speigle, a Ford Master Technician and a Master ASE Technician.
Other factory certified instructors will be utilized in the areas of Automatic transmissions, manual drivetrain, engine repair, steering and suspension systems, and brakes.
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.
- 900 hours of hands-on lab work on late model Ford, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, and Chrysler 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.
What Certifications Will I Prepare For?
- Every new student is required to take all eight Automotive 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.
- Utah safety inspection certification for Utah based students.
