{"id":2,"date":"2019-08-19T17:35:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T17:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:13:11","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive Systems Technology"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"mb-4 text-larger\"> You do all the work on your car and she purrs like a kitten! Turn your love for cars into a career with a degree in Automotive Systems Technology, which will prepare you for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive industry. <\/div> <p>The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as automotive service technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field. Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic coursework. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical\/electronic systems, engine performance, steering\/suspension, automatic transmission\/trans axles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains. Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in  the automotive service industry.<\/p>\n<!-- Financial Assistance --> <div class=\" p-4 my-5 rounded-lg shadow-sm\" style=\"border-left: 6px solid #00477f;background-color:rgba(0, 173, 239, .1)\"> <h4 class=\"mb-1 font-weight-bold\">Financial Assistance Available!<\/h4>\n<p class=\"mb-0 text-dark\">Scholarship opportunities are available for eligible students! Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Email <a href=\"mailto:scholarships@cfcc.edu\"> <strong>scholarships@cfcc.edu<\/strong> <\/a> for next steps.<\/p> <\/div> <h4>Apprenticeship Partners<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakermotorcompany.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Baker Motor Company <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobking.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bob King Automall <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfordofwilmington.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Capital Ford of Wilmington <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmax.com\/stores\/6022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CarMax <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coastalautoworks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Coastal Autoworks <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastalkia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Coastal Kia <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demitsubishi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> D&#038;E Mitsubishi <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairwayfordburgaw.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Fairway Ford of Burgaw <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowacurawilmington.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Flow Acura of Wilmington <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hendrickjeepwilmington.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Wilmington <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotaofwilmington.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Hendrick Toyota Wilmington <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hughesbrotherstire.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Hughes Brothers Tire <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jlr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jaguar Land Rover Cape Fear <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffgordonchevy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jeff Gordon Chevrolet <\/a> <\/li>\n<li>JS&#038; J Auto<\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkwayofwilmington.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Parkway of Wilmington <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/rnrtires.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> RNR Tire Express <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevensonhendrickhonda.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Stevenson Hendrick Honda of Wilmington <\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevensonhendrickmazda.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Stevenson Hendrick Mazda of Wilmington <\/a> <\/li>\n<li>Streets &#038; Sons Tire and Auto Repair<\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatechevync.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Westgate Chevrolet of Burgaw <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!--Disabled to to ADA noncompliance [table table class=\"table] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmax.com\/stores\/6022\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2025\/06\/carmax.png\" alt=\"CarMax\" width=\"300\" height=\"107\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium 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src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-customizing-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/03\/Baker-Motor-Company.png\" alt=\"Baker Motor Company\" width=\"391\" height=\"138\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-customizing-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/03\/Bob-King.png\" alt=\"Bob King\" width=\"400\" height=\"109\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/capitalfordofwilmington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-customizing-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/03\/Capital-Ford-Wilmington.png\" alt=\"Capital Ford Wilmington\" width=\"422\" height=\"156\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23\" \/> <\/a> [\/table]\n[table table class=\"table\"] <a 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src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/hendrickchrysler-300x180.png\" alt=\"Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep\" width=\"200\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-23\" \/> <\/a> [\/table]\n[table table class=\"table\"] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffgordonchevy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/jeff-gordon-chevrolet-300x137.png\" alt=\"Jeff Gordon Chevrolet\" width=\"200\" height=\"37\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-28\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevensonhendrickhonda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/stevenson-hendrick-honda-e1680554221952-300x180.png\" alt=\"Stevenson Hendrick Honda\" width=\"200\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-22\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevensonhendrickmazda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/stevenson-mazda.png\" alt=\"Stevenson Hendrick Mazda Wilmington\" width=\"156\" height=\"90\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18\" \/> <\/a> [\/table]\n[table table class=\"table\"] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demitsubishi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/D-E-Mitsubishi-300x60.png\" alt=\"D-E Mitsubishi\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/D-E-Mitsubishi-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/D-E-Mitsubishi.png 468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaguarlandrover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/Logo_Jaguar_Land_Rover-300x92.jpg\" alt=\"Jaquar and Land Rover\" width=\"300\" height=\"92\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/Logo_Jaguar_Land_Rover-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/Logo_Jaguar_Land_Rover-768x235.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/Logo_Jaguar_Land_Rover-650x199.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/Logo_Jaguar_Land_Rover.jpg 784w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkwayofwilmington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/parkway-of-wilmington-300x112.png\" alt=\"Parkway of Wilmington\" width=\"300\" height=\"112\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/parkway-of-wilmington-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/parkway-of-wilmington.png 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/a> [\/table]\n[table table class=\"table\"] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hughesbrotherstire.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/hughes-bros-tire-300x157.png\" alt=\"Hughes Bros. Tires\" width=\"200\" height=\"57\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-25\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/rnrtires.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/rnr-tire-express-300x136.png\" alt=\"RNR Tire Express\" width=\"200\" height=\"36\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-21\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.streetsandsonstireandauto.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/street-and-sons-tire-and-auto-300x158.png\" alt=\"Street and Sons Tire and Auto Repair\" width=\"200\" height=\"58\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20\" \/> <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowacurawilmington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/acura-e1680554666841-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"Acura\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/acura-e1680554666841-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/acura-e1680554666841.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/a> [\/table]\n[table table class=\"table\"]\t\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/jsj-auto-e1680555400927-300x58.png\" alt=\"JS&amp;J Auto\" width=\"300\" height=\"58\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/jsj-auto-e1680555400927-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/jsj-auto-e1680555400927.png 305w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatechevync.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/Westgate-Chevrolet-of-Burgaw-300x46.png\" alt=\"Westgate Chevrolet of Burgaw\" width=\"300\" height=\"46\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/Westgate-Chevrolet-of-Burgaw-300x46.png 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/automotive-systems-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/04\/Westgate-Chevrolet-of-Burgaw.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/a> [\/table]-->\n<hr\/>\n<h4>Curriculum Information<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"program-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/C60160A\"> Automotive Systems Technology Certificate (C60160A) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/C60160CP\"> Automotive Systems Technology CTE Pathway (C60160CP) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/D60160\"> Automotive Systems Technology Diploma (D60160) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/A60160\"> Automotive Systems Technology, A.A.S. 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