The Next Level - Automotive Mod Shop Technician

Even in today's economy, the performance market continues to experience phenomenal growth in all segments. This growth is especially strong in the Restomod segment, creating growth in work being performed by Mod Shops. These Mod Shops have immediate openings for well trained technicians with a strong background in high performance.

Graduates of the Automotive Technician Certified Program may qualify for the Performance Academy and train to become an Automotive Mod Shop Technician. This two semester program includes a class project of at least one "Mod Car". The Performance Academy is covered in 12 weeks during the summer session. Successful completion of training earns the student an Automotive High Performance Technician Certificate.

The Fabrication Courses are taught during the 1st semester of the 2nd year. A highlight of the Mod Shop Program is the modifying at least one performance car as a class project. The completed car will be street and/or race certified. After successfully completing all courses, the student earns the opportunity to become "street" ready. This is accomplished by participating in the Cooperative Education Internship at an approved Mod Shop.

What you'll learn:

The Automotive Mod Shop Technician Certificate Program covers the advanced skills required by today's Mod Shops. The first step is the completion of the Automotive High Performance Training Program.

Intense hands-on training includes:

• Engine/Powertrain modification
• Internal engine modifications
• Cylinder head design - cylinder head porting and polishing: and flow bench testing
• Camshaft design
• Engine block enhancement and modifications
• High Performance component installation and lubrication modifications
• "Bolt-on" engine performance components
• Super Charging systems
• Turbo Charging systems
• Exhaust systems
• Transmission modifications
• Enhancing automatic transmission shifting, transbrakes, air shifters and torque converters
• Operation and servicing of manual racing transmissions and clutches
• Differential modifications
• Ring and pinion setup, quick change rear ends and traction aids
• Performance Tuning
• Chassis dyno run diagnosis
• Programming of electronic engine management software
• Nitrous Oxide Systems and racing fuel modifications
• Body and Chassis Modificationn
• Chassis dynamics for dirt, asphalt, road race, drag race and street performance vehicles
• Chassis suspension construction and modification
• Steering and Brake Modificationn
• Steering dynamics construction and modification
• High performance braking systems

Entrance Requirements:

Students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Graduated from a NATEFF certified automotive program with above average grades
• ASE Certified
• Have 5 years industry experience in all area areas required by for ASE certification
• All applicants must be interviewed by program director to be accepted into program.

For more information contact:
Ron Hillman, Chair Carroll Shelby Automotive Program
903-434-8180 - 678-428-0115 - rhillman@ntcc.edu