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Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT)
Bob Biesiedzinski, Instructor
| Office: | Room 2151 |
| Hours: | By appointment |
| Phone: | 206-546-6960 |
| E-mail: | bbiesied@shoreline.edu |
| Fax: | 206-546-7856 |
Bob Biesiedzinski has been an automotive instructor at Shoreline Community College since 2001. He received a Faculty Excellence Award in 2006. He has over 35 years experience as an automotive technician. He works hard to help his students experience the best education possible. Please contact Bob for information about the Honda PACT program at Shoreline.
The American Honda Professional Automotive Career Training Program (PACT) is a two-year cooperative program. The student spends alternating quarters in class and working in a sponsoring Honda or Acura dealership. Students must be sponsored in a Honda or Acura dealership before they are admitted to the program.
Shoreline Community College offers an Associate degree in Applied Arts and Science (AAAS) for students interested in entering the automotive service industry. American Honda's Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) Program provides students with the fundamental skills to succeed in the workplace along with valuable hands-on experience. Students alternate quarters between classroom instruction and paid dealership training. As students progress through the curriculum, they learn about the major automobile components and systems, including brakes, suspension, emissions, transmissions, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, power trains and engine management systems. Students develop skills in automotive diagnostics, tune-ups and repairs. Students also develop an understanding of automotive service business principles as they apply to the service technician. In their internship placement, students work under the guidance of a master technician at a sponsoring American Honda dealership. These paid internships give students the opportunity to integrate their learning and further develop their skills in service technology.
Career Opportunities
The placement rate for this program is 100%. Upon completion, graduates are hired by their sponsoring dealership. The demand for dealer trained technicians should remain strong over the next decade.
What you need to be accepted into the Honda PACT program:
- Instructor permission
- Minimum COMPASS test scores for Pre-Algebra (35-54), Writing (79-100), Reading (85-100) or placement into ENGL& 101
- Automotive Skills tests
- Valid Driver's License
- Proof of insurability
- Many dealers require drug testing
- Instructor interview
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Program Costs: (approximate quarterly costs)
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Program Outcomes Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
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Potential Position: Service Technician
With additional experience, technicians can become Parts or Service Managers, seek positions in sales, management, or open their own related business. Average salaries for the region range from $50,000 to $52,000, depending on location and the individual's production abilities. For employment outlook, see the U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook. |
| Sample Schedule | |
| Freshman year | Sophomore year |
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Fall Quarter AUTOT 160 Fund of Auto Serv Training (9 Cr) |
Fall Quarter AUTOT 165 Engine Mgmt/Emission Sys (9 Cr) |
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Winter Quarter AUTOT 291 Coop Dealer Exper I (20 Cr) |
Winter Quarter AUTOT 293 Coop Dealer Exper III (20 Cr) |
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Spring Quarter AUTOT 166 Electrical Systems (9 Cr) |
Spring Quarter AUTOT 167 Auto Trans/Transaxels (9 Cr) |
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Summer Quarter AUTOT 292 Coop Dealer Exper II (20 Cr) |
Summer Quarter AUTOT 294 Coop Dealer Exper IV (20 Cr) |
Honda (PACT) Professional/Technical Advisory Committee