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The Automotive Service industry is a challenging field that encompasses mechanical skills as well as, electrical and computer diagnostic skills. This program provides students with skills and knowledge in the subject area of automotive service technician and provides students with appropriate skills for entering the industry on a permanent basis.

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Tools of the trade

Costly gimmicks

Creativa Images/Shutterstock Coolant flushes and power steering flushes are very common gimmicks at quick lubes. Check your owner's manual; many cars have fluid that is designed to go 100,000 miles. And cleaning fuel injectors is a waste of time and money. There are additives on the market that do a great job. Watch out for these other ways you're wasting money on your car.

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Consult your dealer...

...before you have work done on a catalytic converter or emissions parts. Some of these items carry a very long warranty, and free replacement is often required by law. Here are some car-buying secrets your dealer won't tell you.

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Onomatopoeia is encouraged

If your car is making weird noises, it's better to swallow your pride and try to make the noise (no matter how goofy you think you sound) than attempt to describe it. You may think your description of the sound makes perfect sense, but the mechanic hasn't heard it before like you have. "I'd rather hear a funny noise come out of you than waste time trying to figure out what you mean by 'buzzing, but it's like squishy if that makes sense,'" says Ryan, a Winnipeg mechanic. Chances are, it won't make sense.

Things get overlooked

If the mechanic doing maintenance on your car is on a time constraint, they may not get to every little thing. Smaller tasks might get neglected or forgotten, such as "lubricating door hinges or latching mechanisms." A Colorado mechanic warns that, if tasks like these don't get completed, "It doesn't affect performance at that moment, but it can over time." You might want to ask to confirm that even the smallest tasks have been seen to before you drive away.

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Dealerships vs. private shops

You may be inclined to support a small local shop rather than a massive dealer, but keep in mind that dealers often have access to resources that the small shops don't. Charles, a mechanic at a Volkswagen dealer, says, "There are a lot of resources we have access to that an independent place wouldn't...A small shop isn't going to spend $15,000 a year [for that data]." While local shops are great, just be aware that some model-specific information may not be available to them. Next, learn the maintenance tricks everyone needs to know to extend the life of their car.
Sources: Gary Montesi, owner, Montesi Volkswagen, North Haven, Connecticut; Domenic DiSiena, manager, Bedford (New York) Shell; Bob Sikorsky, automotive writer, Tucson, Arizona; anonymous mechanics in Minnesota and New York; Mental Floss

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men and women are expected to wear durable thick clothes to work. including ,flame resident ,gloves safety glasses ,closed toe shoes, ear plugs

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have a post secondary degreemust be certified in these areas Refrigerant

automatic transmission/transaxle, brakes, light vehicle diesel engines, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air-conditioning, manual drive train and axles, and suspension and steering
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1. Test parts and systems to make sure that they work properly. Repair or replace worn or broken parts

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Last fall, Clinton Community College was awarded $12.7 million through the SUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program to fund the institute, which will provide educational programs and training in the fields of transportation, aerospace and manufacturing. These areas were identified by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council as necessary for economic growth.

The college received the contract from the state finalizing the grant award just days ago and is now shooting for a spring 2016 groundbreaking, with occupancy in fall 2017.
Read Ashleigh Livingston's complete article on the Press-Republican's website.

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Groundbreaking for new advanced manufacturing institute slated for spring 2016

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Last fall, Clinton Community College was awarded $12.7 million through the SUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program to fund the institute, which will provide educational programs and training in the fields of transportation, aerospace and manufacturing. These areas were identified by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council as necessary for economic growth.