Automotive Ford ASSET Program

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What is the purpose of ASSET?
• To upgrade the technical competency and professional level of incoming Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, and Mazda dealership service technicians.
• To train Ford ASSET program students to diagnose, service, and maintain Ford automotive products using recommended procedures, special tools, and Ford service publications.
• To provide course content that will enable the successful graduate to advance in position after additional experience and to understand new systems and components as they are introduced.

How does it work?
The ASSET curriculum utilizes periods of classroom work alternating with periods of full-time work experience at a Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, or Mazda dealership.

What subjects are studied?
Technical training on Ford vehicles and components includes the latest developments in engine repair, automotive electrical and electronic engine control systems, brakes, suspensions and alignment, automatic and manual transmissions, fuel and emission control systems, and diesel engine performance.  In addition to the technical curriculum, courses will be required in areas such as mathematics and written/verbal communication skills, which are necessary for effective communication of ideas and to enhance future opportunities for career advancement.

Student Qualifications
Application to the Ford ASSET program is open to any student who is interested in a highly skilled professional technical career in the automotive dealership setting.

The Ford ASSET program is an intensive professional training program, requiring strong student commitment and solid academic preparation and skills in reading and mathematics. To be eligible for the ASSET program, the applicant must be:
• eighteen years of age or older by the time of the first dealer work assignment
• a high school graduate or equivalent
• able to meet Parkland College's admission and academic requirements
• sponsored by a Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, or Mazda dealer and meet the dealership's employment standards
• hold a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Application Procedures
Individuals wishing to apply for entrance into the Ford Motor Corporation ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) program at Parkland College should do the following:

1. Obtain and complete a Parkland College Application for Admission form and return it to the college or apply online
Note: Submitting an application for entrance into the Ford ASSET does not guarantee admission into this program.
2. Have your high school send a copy of your transcripts (or your preliminary transcript if you have not yet graduated) to Parkland College, Office of Admissions and Records.
3. Schedule assessment tests as soon as possible after receiving college letter of enrollment. You will need to be able to show proper placement readiness for this program.
4. Once a prospective applicant has completed assessment tests, he/she will need to schedule a meeting with Parkland College counseling/advising and the ASSET director.
5. Sponsorship by a Ford, Lincoln–Mercury, or Mazda dealership is essential before you can be admitted to the ASSET program. The applicant is responsible for securing a dealer sponsor, but the ASSET director at Parkland College will assist. Therefore, contact the ASSET director for help in finding and selecting a dealer sponsor.

Program Costs
Total tuition, course fees, and books for Parkland’s cooperative Ford ASSET program are 50 to 75 percent less than comparable programs at private schools.

In-State Cost Sheet

Out-of-State Cost Sheet

Booklets

Illinois Student Book 2008

Out-of-State Student Book 2008

Dealer Book 2008

Required Courses
Automotive Ford ASSET Program A.A.S. Degree