Our hands-on Certified Dealership Technician program will prepare you for the demands of today’s dealership service departments.

Master the Ford ASSET program, GM ASEP program, Honda PACT program or Toyota T-TEN program at Ranken Technical College.

Does a career in the automotive industry sound right for you?

Certified Dealership Technician Programs Toyota (2)Do you love working on certain car brands, like Ford, Lexus or Toyota? Are you excited about working with the latest technology and facing new challenges every day? Do you have high standards and the desire to prove yourself on the job, earning a paycheck while you complete your degree?

If this sounds like you, one of Ranken’s Certified Dealership Technician Programs could be the path to a successful and rewarding career. You’ll train on the tools, equipment and vehicles that the dealership has, making you career-ready for the dealership service environment.

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Why choose Ranken for brand-specific training?

We provide you with brand-specific skills to give you a competitive advantage in the job market. Our training is offered through partnerships we have with four of the most popular manufacturers, including the Ford ASSET program, GM ASEP program, and our Automotive Import Technology track, which combines the Honda PACT program and Toyota T-TEN program.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some employers report difficulty finding workers with the right skills. Ranken’s Certified Dealership Technician Programs provides students with brand-specific instruction, giving graduates a competitive advantage when seeking employment in the industry.

All four dealer specific programs are accredited individually by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation (formerly NATEF), an industry benchmark of automotive certification.

Interested in seeing more of the Automotive facilities? Take an interactive 360° virtual tour of the AUTOMOTIVE department.

Automotive Import Technology Track (Honda PACT & Toyota T-TEN)

Honda Track

Certified Dealership Technician Programs Toyota (3)Students in the the Honda PACT program get real-world experience by working in a paid internship at a sponsoring dealership.

The program schedule alternates between eight weeks of instruction, followed by eight weeks of field work over the four-semester program.

Take an interactive 360° virtual tour of Ranken Technical College’s Honda PACT  department.

Visit: https://hondapact.com/

Watch the Honda PACT video.

Toyota T-TEN Track

The Toyota T-TEN program is designed to develop students into highly skilled Toyota and Lexus technicians.  This is accomplished through hands-on learning using curriculum from Toyota/Lexus. Classroom and lab activities are performed on a fleet of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles in our state-of-the-art automotive facility.  Throughout the program, students participate in paid internships, receive factory certified training, and graduate with credentials from highly respected automotive industry organizations like the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Toyota T-TEN is a national program that partners with Ranken Technical College and is certified by Toyota and Lexus to deliver.  Students in the T-TEN program are paired with local dealerships to gain the skills and aptitude to become professional technicians.  Upon successful completion of the Toyota T-TEN program, students will become a Toyota Certified Technician.

Take an interactive 360° virtual tour of Ranken Technical College’s Toyota T-TEN  department.

Visit: https://www.t-ten.com/

Automotive Domestic Technology Track (Ford ASSET and GM ASEP)

Ford Track

The Ford Automotive Student Service Education Training (ASSET) Program is a two-year Technical Career Entry Program (TCEP) where students will receive an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology upon graduation.

The Ford ASSET program offers an in dealership co-op. This means that students will receive a paid internship while enrolled in this program. Students will rotate between Ranken and the dealer internship every 8 weeks, giving them valuable hands-on experience while they learn.

While attending Ranken students will also receive Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) on all Ford and Lincoln vehicle systems. Completion of Ford STST earns students the valuable certifications from Ford Motor Company that are required to perform work in the dealership.

Interested in seeing more of the Automotive facilities? Take an interactive 360° virtual tour of Ranken Technical College’s Ford ASSET  department.

Visit: https://www.newfordtech.com/

General Motors Track

Certified Dealership Technician Programs GM (1)The GM ASEP program is designed to prepare students to pursue careers in servicing and maintaining General Motors (GM) vehicles at Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC dealerships. Program courses are based on the General Motors (GM) Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP), which provides GM-specific training initiatives to assist GM dealers in educating their next generation of technicians.

Participating GM ASEP program students alternate between blocks of eight weeks of instruction at Ranken and eight weeks of hands-on work in an internship at a sponsoring dealership. This real-world experience gives students the opportunity to work with the same tools and equipment as the service facility technicians. At the end of the five-semester program, students will have completed thirty-two weeks of internship experience, giving them the experience they need to succeed.

Take an interactive 360° virtual tour of Ranken Technical College’s GM ASEP  department.

Visit: https://gmasep.org/

Gerard E. Motta

Instructor, Full Time

AAS in Automotive Maintenance Technology
Ranken Technical College
ASE Master Automobile Technician
ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance

Michael B. Whitcraft

Instructor, Full Time

AT in Automotive Technology,
St. Louis Community College
Certifications: ASE Master Automobile Technician
ASE G1 Maintenance and Light Repair
ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance
Toyota Master Certified Technician

Gary Boyher

Instructor, Full Time

BS in Management and Marketing, Southwest Missouri State University
AAS in Automotive Technology, Jefferson College
ASE Master Technician
Additional ASE Certifications A9, L1, G1
Parts Specialist Certified, Service Consultant Certified

Robert L. Callanan

Automotive Division Chair & Instructor, Full Time

Certified Dealership Technician Program

MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, Eastern New Mexico University
BS in Automotive Technology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
AAS in Automotive Technology, Jefferson College
ASE Master Automobile Technician
ASE A9 Diesel
ASE C1 Service Consultant
ASE G1 Maintenance and Light Repair
ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance
Toyota Certifications – Toyota Honda PACT Acura and Honda Master Technician Instructor – Honda

Andrew Jesse

Instructor, Full Time

Certified Dealership Technician Program

MEd in Instructional Design, Western Governors University, in progress
BS in Education, Training, and Workforce Development, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
AS in Automotive Technology, Lincoln Land Community College
Ford Senior Master Technician Certified
ASE Master Certified A1-A9
ASE Advanced Level Specialist L1 & L3

Christopher L. McNealy

Instructor, Full Time

Certified Dealership Technician Program

AT in Automotive Maintenance Technology, Ranken Technical College
Acura Master Technician
Honda Master Technician
Acura and Honda Certified Instructor
ASE Master Technician
EPA Certified A/C Technician
ASE Certified G1, L1, L3, F1

William F. Stewart

Instructor, Full Time

Certified Dealership Technician Program

BS in Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, in progress
AT in Automotive Maintenance Technology, GM ASEP Program
ASE Master Automobile Technician Certified
Additional ASE Certifications A9, L1, G1, L3
General Motors World Class Certifications
Missouri Safety Inspector’s License
Missouri Emissions Repair Technician

Import Technology Track

  • Engines and Electrical
  • Manual Transmissions and HVAC
  • Engine Controls and Automatic Transmissions
  • Automotive Diagnostics

Ford Track

  • Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Electrical and Climate Control
  • Engine Repair and Performance
  • Automotive Powertrains
  • Diagnostics and Diesel Engines

General Motors Track 

  • Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Engines and Electrical
  • Manual Transmissions and HVAC
  • Engine Controls and Automatic Transmissions

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Service Writer @ Schaefer Autobody

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Jason Broeker

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Service Manager @ Lou Fusz Subaru

1999 Automotive Maintenance Technology
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Adam Blattel

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HVAC Technician @ Scott Air Force Base

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Scott Griffin

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Owner and General Manager @ Griffin Automotive Design & Collision Center

1992 Automotive Collision Repair Technology
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Travis Oliver

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Head Painter @ American Automotive, St. Louis

2006 Automotive Collision Repair Technology
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Oliver Gilmore

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Collision Repair Technician @ American Automotive

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Brian Imboden

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Aircraft Painter @ Boeing

2017 Automotive Collision Repair Technology
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Kyle Neely

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Technician @ Schaefer Autobody Centers

2007 Automotive Collision Repair Technology
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John Nance

Department: Alumni Automotive
Owner/Operator of All The Details

2005 Automobile Collision Repair Technology
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Tyler Wagner

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Automotive Collision Technician @ South County Collision Center

2020 Automotive Collision Repair Technology
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Cameron Anderson

Department: Alumni Automotive
Automotive Maintenance Technician @ Machens Ford Dealership

2020 Automotive Maintenance Technology
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Jacob Bailey

Department: Alumni Automotive
Automotive Service Advisor @ Machens Ford Dealership

2020 Automotive Maintenance Technology
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Gabe Ware

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Diesel Mechanic @ Republic Services

2020 Automotive Diesel Technology
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Richard Maor

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Jared Wilmas

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Service Technician @ Bommarito Chevrolet

2020 Automotive Maintenance Technology
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Chazzerene ‘Chazz’ Howard

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Service Advisor @ Caliber Collision, Hampton, Virginia

2019 Collision Repair Technology
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Blake Forward

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Automotive Maintenance Technician @ Machens Ford Dealership

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Trace Gray

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Jacob Crum

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Ross Stromberg

Department: Alumni Automotive
Lead Technician @ Firestone Complete Auto Care

2014 Automotive Maintenance Technology
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Katie Beck Schuler

Department: Alumni Automotive
Lead Refinish Technician @ Car Craft Auto Body

2013 Automotive Collision Repair Technology
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Kyle Neely

Department: Alumni Automotive
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2007 Automotive Collision Repair
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Joseph Siekmann

Department: Alumni Automotive


1971 Automotive Mechanical & Automotive Collision
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Peter Kostecki

Department: Alumni Automotive


1971 Automotive Maintenance
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John Calaway

Department: Alumni Automotive


1971 Automotive Technology
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Michael F. Buckley

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1971 Automotive Diesel Technology
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Brad Francis

Department: Alumni Automotive
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2001 Automotive Maintenance Technology
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Ashis Gurung

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May 2020 Automotive Collision Repair Technology
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Andrew Fields

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