The AST training course is delivered over four semesters and classroom size will be limited to approximately fifteen students in order to ensure an optimal amount of interaction between student and instructor.

• Semester 1: Basic Automotive Systems, Standard and Diesel Combustion Engines, Transmission, Transaxles, Steering, Brakes and Suspension Systems, Safe Operation of Automobiles, Basic Repair Diagnostics
• Semester 2: Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems, Climate Control Systems, Repair and Rebuilding of Component Parts, Scheduled Maintenance Programs, Vehicle Maintenance Manuals, Advanced Repair Diagnostics
• Semester 3: Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles, Specialized Vehicle Systems
• Semester 4: Management of a Vehicle Maintenance Shop: Staffing, Inventory Management, Management & Proper Disposal of Hazardous Materials

Students have four hours of classroom studies from 8:00am to 12:00pm followed by hands on training from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Hands on training, or ATVI’s Externship Program, includes vehicle maintenance at ATVI’s workstation. The workstation includes a vehicle maintenance workshop (located next to the ATVI main building) that can house up to ten cars at a time. Students will hone their skills by providing services for private, commercial, and government vehicles. The funds generated from the workshop will be used to contribute to ATVI’s goal of becoming a self-sustaining institute.