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Automotive Technology

Brookdale’s Automotive Technology programs are designed to prepare students for careers in the Automotive Service Industry. Theory, as well as practical hands-on experience in our NATEF certified lab, is combined to give students a thorough knowledge of today’s modern automobile.

Why Brookdale?

• Low Cost 
• ASE Certified, Factory Trained Faculty and Staff
• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree 

Getting Started in Automotive Technology

The best way is to attend the Brookdale Automotive Open House in November with your school, or separately with your parents. You can register by calling: 732-224-2791

From late November through mid-April, you can call the Program Administrator for a personal conference and tour of the facilities at 732-224-2747

For more information on the application process, click here, or you can apply online. 

Once you receive an acceptance letter, you are eligible to take the Basic Skills Placement Test called ACUPLACER. For questions regarding waivers, disabilities, deferments and scheduling of the ACUPLACER, call 732-224-2660

It is your responsibility to contact your appropriate college counselor to review your test scores and select appropriate courses. Make an appointment by calling the Science Counselors: 732-224-2586

Before each semester, call the Program Administrator for an overview of your selected courses. 732-224-2747

NATEF and ASE 

The Mission of NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) lies in an effort to evaluate technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry, and recommend qualifying programs for certification by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, which, in turn, takes part in training tomorrow's automotive service technicians to be leaders in their field.

 

 

ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) strives to improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive service technicians. Brookdale strongly encourages all students to take their ASE exams as they go through the program. 

 

 

 

 Congratulations to Sara Costelloe!   

Auto Tech student Sara Costelloe from the GMASEP program, applied for, and was accepted as a winner of a paid scholarship/internship in Germany over the summer of 2009. The selection process was highly competitive as only 5 students nationwide received this opportunity.

The program was funded by the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, and provided for Sara's airfare, lodging, intensive German language intruction, a monthly stipend and a 2 month internship in the area of her career. Sara has since returned from her journey enriched by the experience.