Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level technicians in the automotive repair industry. All ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) areas will be taught through the use of lectures, mock-ups, and customer vehicles. Successful completion of each semester or permission of the instructor is required for admission to the next semester.
Due to the complexity of cars today, the industry requires a high degree of reading and comprehension skills. Placement in specific English and courses math is determined by the college assessment test. The North Idaho College Automotive Technology program is NATEF certified and is taught by ASE Master Technicians.
Current industry professionals may enroll in individual courses on a space-available basis and with the instructor's permission.
Parker Technical Education Center
Classes for this program are located in Rathdrum, Idaho, 12 miles from Coeur d’Alene at the Parker Technical Education Center
Daniel Bortis
First Year Automotive Technology Instructor
Office: Parker Technical Education Center 140
Phone: (208) 665-2795
Email: danny.bortis@nic.edu
Schedule and Syllabi
Mark Magill
Second Year Automotive Technology Instructor
Office: Parker Technical Education Center 142
Phone: (208) 665-4531 / (208) 769-3461
Email: memagill@nic.edu
Schedule and Syllabi
2021 - 2022 Tool List
APPROXIMATE COST OF TOOLS / SUPPLIES (NOTE: Does not include the cost of textbooks)
$2500 - $3000 (Prices subject to change based on price quotes received from the vendors)
Automotive Technology Required Tool List
| 1ST & 2ND-YEAR MANDATORY TOOLS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Each | Roll Cabinet Tool Box with lock. Min. size 6 drawer or a |
| top/bottom combination - 15,000 Cubic Inch Enclosed minimum! | ||
| *Must include Socket and Wrench Tool Box Organizers!* | ||
| 1 | Set | Combination wrenches / open-box (1/4” to 1”) |
| 1 | Set | Metric combination wrenches (6mm to 20mm) |
| 1 | Set | Metric Flair Nut Wrench Set (10mm to 21mm) |
| 1 | Set | 1/4" drive ratchet and 2 or more extensions |
| 1 | Set | 3/8"" drive ratchet, 3", 6", 12" extensions |
| 1 | Set | 1/2" drive ratchet w/2 extensions |
| 1 | Each | 1/2 " drive breaker bar |
| 1 | Set | Six-point 1/4” drive metric sockets (5mm to 12mm) |
| 1 | Set | Six-point 3/8” drive metric sockets (10mm to 19mm) |
| 1 | Set | Six-point 3/8” drive metric sockets Deep (10mm to 19mm) |
| 1 | Set | Six-point 1/2" drive metrics sockets (17mm through 24mm - ALL!) |
| 1 | Each | Brake Lining Thickness Gauge - (Gearwrench #3962 equivalent) |
| 1 | Each | 10/12” Crescent wrench |
| 1 | Set | Allen wrenches |
| 1 | Set | Metric allen wrench |
| 1 | Set | Magnetic pick-up tool |
| 1 | Each | Tape measure |
| 1 | Each | 6-12” steel ruler (metric and fractional scales) |
| 1 | Each | Tire Pressure Gauge |
| 1 | Each | Air chuck (for inflating tires) With type "T" male quick coupler |
| 1 | Each | Tread Depth Gauge |
| 1 | Each | Feeler gauges |
| 1 | Each | Inspection mirror (2” or larger) |
| 1 | Each | Mini-Mag type or small LED flashlight |
| 1 | Each | Seal Pick Set with handle - 4 picks (straight, 90, 45, hook) |
| 1 | Each | Battery Terminal Cleaner (Tapered Brush Type) |
| 1 | Each | 12-volt test light (incandescent type, NOT LED type) |
| 1 | Each | Rubber tipped blow gun With type "T" male quick coupler |
| 1 | Each | Tire Valve Core Tool - (Lisle 15190 equivalent) |
| 1 | Set | Screwdrivers - Standard & Phillips Head, 4-inch length + "Stubby" |
| Must be for mechanical use - NOT for wood screws! | ||
| 1 | Set | Punches (~1/8,1/4, 3/8, 1/2 - starter and pin type) |
| 1 | Each | Chisel set (~1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 - 4 different sizes) |
| 1 | Each | Center punch |
| 1 | Set | Pinch Pry bars with square shank and plastic handle - 12 &18/24" |
| 1 | Each | Ball peen hammer (1 pound) |
| 1 | Each | Ball peen hammer (2 pounds) |
| 1 | Each | Dead Blow hammer (1 1/2 pound) |
| 1 | Each | Diagonal cutting pliers |
| 1 | Each | Pliers (Slip-Joint type) |
| 1 | Each | Needle nose pliers |
| 1 | Each | Channel lock pliers - small (10”) and large (15”-17”) |
| 1 | Each | Vice Grip type pliers (small) with "Pipe Grip" jaws |
| 2 | Each | Vice Grip type pliers (large) with "Pipe Grip" jaws |
| 1 | Each | Type "T male Quick Coupler with 1/4 male NPT threads |
| 1 | Each | Wire stripper/crimper pliers |
| 1 | Each | Mechanics Gasket scraper Metal (not a putty knife) |
| 1 | Each | Mechanics Gasket scraper set Plastic (not a putty knife) |
| 1 | Each | Automotive Stethoscope - Single center tube only! |
| (Lisle #52750 Kit equivalent) | ||
| 1 | Each | Spark plug sockets 5/8” and 13/16” |
| 1 | Set | 3/8 Drive Torx Drive Sockets - Male, T10 thru T70 |
| 1 | Set | 3/8 Drive Torx Drive Sockets - Female, E4 thru E24 |
| MUST-HAVES FOR THE FIRST/EVERY DAY OF LABS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Each | ** 10 MEG/OHM Digital Multimeter |
| 1 | Each | 3/8 drive, 10-100 #/ft Torque Wrench |
| 1 | Each | 1/2 in. drive, 50-250 #/ft Torque Wrench |
| 1 | Each | 3/8” air ratchet |
| 1 | Each | 1/2” air gun |
| 1 | Each | ** OBDII - Code Reader |
| 1 | Each | Spark Tester - (Lisle #50850 equivalent) |
| 2ND-YEAR MANDATORY/OPTIONAL 1ST-YEAR TOOLS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair | Leather work shoes or boots |
| 1 | Pair | Safety glasses (ANSI approved) |
| 1 | Pair | Mechanic gloves |
** (See Instructor for specifications)
NIC Automotive Technology Program
