ATEP students in an air-conditioning class learn how to diagnose and repair various automobile air-conditioning systems.

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 will work as service technicians in independent shops or repair facilities.  ATEP students may also work in a Ford, Subaru, Nissan, etc. dealership that does not have an established partnership with WSU.

To help improve the level of support for educational programs provided by both GM and ACDelco, the current ACDelco Technical Service Education Program (TSEP) has recently been combined with the GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP).  This change will offer Total Service Support (TSS) participants additional opportunities to benefit their shops, as well as benefit future technicians.  ATEP students can now be sponsored by ACDelco TSS Service Centers.

Read the ACDelco press release: ACDelco TSS - ASEP.pdf

Students working on this degree will work as paid service technicians in one of the hundreds of independent shops or in one of the 41 ACDelco TSS Service Centers in our geographical area of Utah.  Each student is required to complete at least 640 hours of supervised work experience (internship) at an independent shop during their education at Weber State University. 

• The first 320 hours of supervised work experience takes place during the last eight weeks of freshmen spring semester.  The students will have already received training and hands-on lab experience in electrical/electronics, engine repair and engine control systems before beginning their first internship.  Most students begin work in an independent shop as a lube rack technician, then after proving they are ready and qualified, move to other areas of automotive service working under a experienced technician mentor. 
• During the summer break the students will work at the independent shop 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. 
• During the last  eight weeks sophomore spring semester, the students will receive training and hands-on lab experience in automatic transmissions.  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.

  • A1 - Engine Repair 
  • A2 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
  • A3 - Manual Drivetrain and Axles
  • A4 - Steering and Suspension
  • A5 - Brake Systems 
  • A6 - Electrical / Electronic Systems
  • A7 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning
  • A8 - Engine Performance 
• Hands-on lab work on late model DaimlerChrysler, GM, Honda, and Toyota 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 are taking the following classes:

Freshmen

• AUSV 1325 - Electrical, Electronics, and Body Control Systems class plus required NATEF tasks. 
• AUSV 1000 - Introduction to Automotive Service (Introduction to service information, Scan tool familiarization, Job Interview and resume writing skills, Shop Safety, S/P2, etc.). 
• General education classes.

Sophomores

• AUSV 1020 - Brakes, Steering and Suspension, and Climate Control Systems class plus required NATEF tasks.
• AUSV 1220 - Manual Drivetrain Systems
• General education classes.

ATEP students in an air-conditioning class learn how to diagnose and repair air-conditioning systems on Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, and General Motors vehicles. 

ATEP students in an air-conditioning class learn how to diagnose and repair air-conditioning systems using the latest equipment from Robinair.

ATEP students performing an AC performance test.

The curriculum for the ATEP program requires that specific classes be taken each semester.

• View the Freshmen suggested course sequence ATEP Schedule 2008-2009.pdf
  
• View the Sophomore suggested course sequence ATEP Schedule 2007-2008.pdf

Each student is required to supply their own set of basic hand tools.

• View the required tools list for all 2-year students (except BSEP).

• Snap-On Solus Scan Tool Information.
• Vetronix MTS 3100 Scan Tool Information
• Vetronix MTS 3100 Operator's Manual
• HUNTER Wheel Balancer GSP 9700 Operation Manual.pdf
• Specialty Equipment O.E. Alloy Wheel Weight Applications.pdf
• HUNTER Tire Changer TC3500 Operation Manual.pdf
• HUNTER WinAlign Alignment System Operation Manual
• Pro-Cut PFM 9.2 On-Car Brake Lathe Technical Manual.pdf
• Snap-On Super 550 Battery Charger User's Manual.pdf
• Snap-On EEEAC104B Kool Kare Air-Conditioning Service Machine Owner's Manual.pdf
• Robinair 342000 Kool Tech Air-Conditioning Service Machine Operator's Manual.pdf
• Robinair ACR 2000 Air-Conditioning Service Machine Operator's Manual.pdf
• Additional Automotive Program Downloads
• Blank Repair Order.pdf

ATEP News

April 17, 2006 - We We have received three of the three Snap-On Solus scan tools we ordered for the ATEP program. They are programmed with 1983-2005 software for domestic, Asian, and European software and is CAN ready.

March 31, 2006 - We have just received the following items for our ATEP program:

(1) 01002737 16 MB Mass Storage Cartridge for our Vetronix MasterTech 3100 scan tool with update software through the 2005 model year for all GM/Ford/Chrysler vehicles.

(1) 01002035-21 12 MB Pro Card for our Vetronix MasterTech 3100 scan tool with update software through the 2005 model year for all foreign vehicles.

(1) 01002814 CAN interface module for the Vetronix MasterTech 3100 scan tool

March 15, 2006 - The Continuing Education department here at WSU has given us permission to purchase (at their expense) 3 three new Snap-On Solus scan tools for our ATEP program at a cost of approximately $12,000.00. These scan tools will support domestic, Asian, and European vehicles including new CAN based vehicles.

January 3, 2006 - Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship Fund ($1000.00). Visit www.automotivescholarships.com to obtain more information and to download a scholarship application. Application is due no later than March 31, 2006.