The Automotive Technician apprenticeship is a four-year training program consisting of two years of full-time technician training at Parkland, followed by two years of full-time work experience at the sponsoring employer. Apprenticeship completers will earn an associate in applied science (AAS) degree along with a U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion, or Journeyworker Certificate.Apprentices enrolled in the comprehensive automotive program can work part-time for their employer while completing their (AAS) degree. Students may also earn Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications throughout their apprenticeship. Apprentices enrolled in the Ford ASSET program will alternate between classroom training at Parkland and work experience in their sponsoring Ford-Lincoln dealership. Learners switch between work and school every eight weeks throughout their first two years of apprenticeship. All Ford ASSET students can earn every technician certification available through Ford Motor Company in addition to their AAS degree.