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Import Automotive Technology (2008-2009)*
(Limited Entry, Associate of Applied Science Degree Program)

*Information regarding the requirements for this Limited Entry program is available by accessing the Admission Requirements page.

MHCC Faculty Advisors
Steve Michener: 503-491-7148 - Room IT 52 Steve.Michener@mhcc.edu
Mark Lambrecht: 503-491-7111 - Room IT 51 Mark.Lambrecht@mhcc.edu

The Individualized Mechanical Program of Repair Technicians (IMPORT ) provides students with a unique opportunity to earn income while being trained as service technicians for independent and import manufacturers (Mazda, Nissan, BMW, VW , etc.). The program is designed as a two-year automotive curriculum to develop the technical competency and professionalism of the incoming dealership technician. The IMPORT program is a two-part experience with training taking place at both Mt. Hood Community College and the sponsoring import dealership. The curriculum leads to an associate degree in automotive technology and a certificate of completion in IMPORT auto repair.

Aimed at men and women who have a career interest in the automotive industry, this program demands a commitment to both work and study for a two-year period including fall, winter, spring, and summer terms both years.

The IMPORT Student

Import dealerships see the students in this program as its “Service technicians of the future.” The instructional facilities are equipped with some of the finest and up-to-date equipment available. IMPORT students have the assurance of industry support and certain employment options for the future. Being accepted in the IMPORT program means learning the latest automotive technology and being paid for on-the-job experience.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:

• demonstrate safe shop practices and hazardous material handling
• diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems as to NATEF Standard
• diagnose and repair automotive engine performance systems as to NATEF Standard
• diagnose and repair automotive emission systems as to NATEF Standard
• diagnose and repair automotive internal combustion engine systems as to NATEF Standard
• diagnose and repair automotive automatic transmission and transaxles systems as to NATEF Standard
• diagnose and repair automotive manual drive train and axles systems as to NATEF Standard
• diagnose and repair automotive brakes systems as to NATEF Standard
• diagnose and repair automotive steering and suspension systems as to NATEF Standard
• diagnose and repair automotive heating and air conditioning systems as to NATEF Standard
• perform minor vehicle services.

The Sponsoring Dealer

Independent and Import dealerships will screen qualified applications and select those they wish to sponsor. Once a student has been selected, he or she will begin working at the dealership alternate terms during the two-year training process. Dealers will provide an experienced technician to monitor student work, service uniforms and an hourly wage.

Applicants to the program are accepted on a limited entry basis after meeting the selection criteria for the program. Applications are available on our web site at www.mhcc.edu. Once you have read the application packet, if you have questions, please call 503-491-7165, 503-491-7111, or 503-491-7148.

Registration in program classes after the start of the first term may be possible with instructor permission. For interested students, AM100, Automotive Skill Building (1 credit) provides individuals with the fundamental information and skills required to enroll in other IMPORT program courses before the first day of the 3rd term. For further information, contact a program adviser. To be fully admitted into the program, students must apply for and be accepted into the program for the following academic year.

1 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.

‡ See pages 7-10.