WyoTech - Laramie

• Advanced Diesel - Course
  

  Advanced Diesel

  The objective of our Advanced Diesel program provides students with the training to repair and diagnose problems on diesel engines. Students work on Peterbilt and Kenmorth heavy-duty trucks and learn to inspect, repair, and perform preventive maintenance.

  Course Objectives

  Students study:

  • Model identification and warranty
  • Windshield removal and replacement
  • Kenworth and Peterbilt systems
  • Air systems
  • Hood and door adjustments
  • Starting and charging systems
  • Fan clutch
  • Front-ends
  • Brakes
  • Rockwell and Eaton ABS
  • Federal brake inspection
  • Detroit and Cummins electronics
• Applied Service Management - Diploma
  

  Applied Service Management

  Applied Service Management is a great specialty concentration for anyone interested in eventually managing or running their own shop. You'll learn vital concepts for service management like:

  • Business Principles
  • Shop Management
  • Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Computers and Business Applications
  • Communications

  You'll also learn the theory on setting up your own shop, record keeping, OHSA standards and regulations, service writing, job costing, pricing, marketing, developing business plans, budgeting, finding lenders and investors, and so much more. 
  These business skills you'll learn are transferable to so many different career paths within the automotive or diesel industries.

  Career Opportunities

  Some career opportunities for graduates of this course include:

  • Service Writer
  • Service Advisor
  • Shop Manager
  • Shop Owner/Operator
  • Fleet Management
  • Parts Manager

  Students who chose the Applied Service Management concentration, along with the required core program, will earn their occupational associate degree upon completion. Associate in Specialized Technology (A.S.T.) degree is offered at Blairsville, Laramie and Sacramento. In Fremont and Long Beach, offered as Associate of Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree.

• Auto - Diesel Combination - Certificate
  

   

  Auto/Diesel Combination

  The Auto/Diesel Combination courses offer students the opportunity to add specialized cross-course training in either automotive or diesel technology to their core classes.

  Students in the automotive core may select two additional six week courses in diesel engine training. Student will study: Power Trains; Fluid Power and Electrical; Engines; or Engine Management Systems and Accessories.

  Students in the diesel core may select two from the following automotive courses: Basic Engine Management Systems; Driveability Diagnostics; Chassis; or Drivetrain Systems.

• Automotive Technology - Certification
  

  Automotive Technology

  Working on today's cars requires an understanding in the science and technology that goes into the modern, highly-sophisticated automobile. At WyoTech, students spend time in the classroom and then apply what they've learned to actual shop projects.

  Our facilities include modern tools and diagnostic equipment in step with the industry's most successful shops. Using these, students will explore everything under the hood of today's automobiles and learn how to diagnose and repair problems.

  Automotive Technology Training includes:

  • Basic Engine Management Systems
  • Driveability Diagnostics
  • Drivetrain Systems
  • Chassis

  Here's a brief description of the automotive technician training offered in our Automotive Technology program:

  Basic Engine Management Systems

  This course introduces the students to principles of electricity, testing, batteries, starting and charging systems, engine theory, engine component inspection and R&R, under hood noise diagnosis, cooling and lubrication systems, environmental management and service information systems.

  Drivability Diagnostics

  This course introduces students to alternative fuel systems, powertrain control systems, on board diagnostics, distributor and electronic ignition systems, fuel ignition systems, electric and hybrid electric vehicles, exhaust emission systems, customer relation techniques and electronic accessories.

  Drivetrain Systems

  This course introduces students to torque converters, planetary gears, transmission hydraulics and clutches, manual transmissions and transaxles, four wheel drive and all wheel drive, differentials, precision measuring instruments, removal and replacement of transaxles, electronic transmission diagnostics, manual clutches and drivelines.

  Chassis

  This course introduces students to heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC), wheel bearings, brake systems, traction control systems, supplemental inflatable restraint systems (SIR), steering and suspension systems, tires, wheel balancing, computerized four-wheel alignment, vibration analysis, fasteners and wind and water leaks.

  Program Specialties

  Students in our automotive technology program can choose to specialize in one of the following:

  • Applied Service Management
  • Motorsports Chassis Fabrication
  • High Performance Powertrain
  • Street Rod & Custom Fabrication
  • Light-duty diesel
  • Advanced Automotive Diagnostics/Smog Certification
  • Automotive/Diesel Combination
  • Performance Mechanical
  • Performance Electronics
  • Advanced Training Options

  Now Offering flexible, part-time evening classes for the Automotive Technician and Collision/Refinishing Technician Programs

  WyoTech Sacramento is now offering a part-time evening class for the Automotive Technology and Collision Refinishing Program designed to meet the flexible needs of our students.

• Collision Refinishing Technology - Certification
  

  Collision Refinishing Technology

  If you enjoy metalworking, painting and detailing, and the satisfaction of restoring vehicles, then you should definitely consider our Collision Refinishing Technology.

  This core program is divided into two main sections:

  Collision Repair

  Students will take two courses in collision repair. These courses will provide instruction in the fundamentals of restoring cars. Special attentions will be given to: heating and cooling systems, air conditioning, electrical circuits, steel and aluminum panel repair, power accessories, restraint systems, structural straightening, suspension systems, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, antilock brakes and traction control systems.

  Refinishing

  The refinishing courses will provide students with instruction in surface preparation and masking, spray gun operation, detailing, spot repair and blending techniques, corrosion protection, refinishing equipment, worker protection, hazardous materials, damage analysis and estimating, front section damage analysis, plastic welding, repair and refinishing.

  Career Opportunities

  Career Opportunities for Collision Refinishing graduates include:

  • Collision Repair Shop Technician
  • Automotive Glass Installation and Repairer
  • Specialty Shop Technician
  • Welder/Fabricator/Paint Technician
  • Damage Appraiser for the Insurance Industry
  • Other Transportation Body Repairer
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  Students in our collision refinishing program can choose to specialize in one of the following:

  • Trim and Upholstry
  • Applied Service Management
  • Motorsports Chassis Fabrication
  • Street Rod and Custom Fabrication

  Now Offering flexible, part-time evening classes for the Automotive Technician and Collision/Refinishing Technician Programs

  WyoTech Sacramento is now offering a part-time evening class for the Automotive Technology and Collision Refinishing Program designed to meet the flexible needs of our students.

• Diesel Technology - Certification
  

   

  Diesel Technology

  Diesel is more than just trucks - it's a driving force behind today's technology. Think about all the vehicles and equipment running on diesel engines - oil rigs, power plants, hydraulic systems, locomotives, cargo ships, farming equipment, construction vehicles, mining equipment, and of course diesel trucks.

  At WyoTech, students will get hands-on experience with a variety of diesel engines and power systems. Our instructors make sure students are able to work with machines produced by some of the top names in the diesel industry, such as: Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, and more.

  The Diesel Technology program includes courses in:

  • Engine Management Systems and Accessories
  • Fluid, Power and Electrical Systems
  • Engines
  • Power Trains

  You'll learn diesel engine theory and design, engine performance, cooling systems, lubrication systems, induction exhaust and after-treatment systems, hydrostatic transmissions, charging systems, heavy-duty torque converters, power train principles, heavy-duty clutches, transport refrigeration, brake air systems, steering alignment, and so much more.

  Career Opportunities

  Graduates of our diesel technology program may seek careers in:

  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance
  • Locomotive Maintenance
  • Over-the-road truck maintenance
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Dealership service
  • Aftermarket parts development/specialist

  Students in our diesel technology program may choose one of the following concentrations:

  • Applied Service Management
  • High Performance Powertrain
  • Street Rod and Custom Fabrication
  • Light-duty diesel
  • Advanced diesel
  • Automotive/Diesel Combination
• Motorsports Chassis Fabrication - Course
  

   

  Motorsports Chassis Fabrication

  The Motorsports Chassis Fabrication specialty course introduces students to metal working techniques that apply to specialty automotive chassis fabrication work.

  This includes a study of metal types and configurations, measuring, pattern and outline development, mechanical drawing reading and development, attachment methods, metal finishing, cutting, MIG and TIG welding; frame design and modifications including boxing, tubular cross-members, c-notching, pro-street frame setup, roll cage construction, and complete tube chassis fabrication.

  Course Objectives

  Course training includes:

  • Lay out cut marks on material in preparation for cutting, drilling or machining
  • Develop and use common specialty automotive patterns
  • Read and draw basic specialty automotive related mechanical drawings
  • Perform various cutting procedures, including use of oxy-acetylene and plasma
  • Operate various grinders and sanders
  • Demonstrate MIG and TIG welding processes, procedures, equipment, minor maintenance and safety
  • Recognize the frame designs used in the specialty automotive industry
  • Demonstrate the care and usage of common precision measuring instruments used in metal fabrication and machining
  • Operate manual machine tools (engine lathe and vertical mill) for component fabrication

  Career Opportunities

  Career opportunities for students who specialize in chassis fabrication include:

  • Welder
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Race Team Technician
  • Specialty Shop Technician
  • Aftermarket Parts Research and Development
• Trim and Upholstery Technology - Course
  

  Trim and Upholstery Technology

  Theory in discrimination and harassment, trim and upholstery terminology, trim panels, headliners, headrests and armrests, shop organization and customer relations. Theory and lab in trim and upholstery tools of the trade, supplies, operation, safety and maintenance of sewing machines, analysis of seam types, layout with existing patterns and constructing patterns where non exist, sewing various insert designs, seats construction and reconstruction, interior trim identification, estimating jobs and job materials, and buttons

  Course objectives

  • Identify components common in automobile interiors
  • Identify supplies of the trim trade
  • Operate and maintain a sewing machine
  • Sew all basic seams
  • Calculate, layout, and sew all insert designs
  • Name the parts of a seat cover
  • Construct a seat cover without the use of an original pattern
  • Repair a seat foam cushion and frame
  • Operate a button machine and produce buttons
  • Recover a typical headrest or armrest
  • Layout and construct a pillow design seat cover
  • Construct and install a headliner
  • Cover a sun visor
  • Construct a seat cover using the original pattern
  • Complete a written estimate on the vehicle interior

  Career Opportunities

  • Trim/Upholstery Shop Owner
  • Furniture Upholsterer
  • Airline, RV or Yacht Upholstery
  • Custom Shop Upholsterer

• Street Rod and Custom Fabrication - Course
  

   

  Street Rod and Custom Fabrication

  In our street rod and custom fabrication course, you will learn the techniques used to customize vehicles and create works of art. You will learn basic specialized sheet metal fabrication techniques as applied to customizing vehicles.

  These techniques will include the use of basic hand tools and specialized equipment like the english wheel, power hammer, planishing hammer, bead roller and louver press. Our custom paint training will cover the application of specialized finishes like pearls and candies. Techniques will be taught for special effects including the layout and design of graphics.

  Course Objectives

  Street Rod and Custom Fabrication offers a solid foundation in:

  • Custom and specialized sheet metal shaping and fabrication
  • Application of lead (body solder)
  • M.I.G., T.I.G. and Oxy-Acetylene welding
  • Chop tops including carson style tops
  • Hidden pin hinges (Suicide Doors)
  • Body Construction including Firewalls, Floorboards and Transmission tunnels
  • Custom paint techniques including special effects, airbrushing and pin striping

  Career Opportunities

  Career opportunities for students who complete this course may include:

  • Welder
  • Fabrication
  • Custom Painter
  • Specialty Shop Technician

What is Accreditation?

Accreditation is a distinction granted to any institution meeting or exceeding the stated criteria of educational quality. The purposes of accreditation include:

• Assess and enhance the educational quality of an institution
• Assure consistency in institutional operations
• Promote institutional improvement
• Provide for public accountability

Why is accreditation important to you?

Accreditation affects you by providing for the responsibility of an institution and assuring prospective and current students of the following:

• It is recognized as a qualified institution of higher learning with approved programs of study that meet recognized academic standards
• It employs a professional staff
• It has sufficient facilities and equipment
• It is a stable and permanent fixture in the educational community

This school voluntarily undergoes periodic accrediting evaluations by teams of qualified examiners including subject experts and specialists in occupational education and private school administration.

Laramie Accreditation

ACCREDITATION

The Laramie campus of WyoTech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

MEMBERSHIPS

• Association of Diesel Specialists
• Automotive Service Excellence
• Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association
• Career College Association
• Laramie Chamber of Commerce
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
• National Technical Honor Society
• Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• South Dakota Auto Body Association
• Specialty Equipment Market Association
• Technology Maintenance Council
• Wyoming Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• Wyoming Trucking Association

APPROVALS

This school voluntarily undergoes periodic accrediting evaluations by teams of qualified examiners including subject experts and specialists in occupational education and private school administration.

• Corinthian Colleges, Inc. is an Accredited Training Sponsor of the National Center for Construction Education and Research(NCCER).
• Eligible institution under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS), Federal Unsubsidized Loan Program Cal Grant.
• Eligible institution for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Pell Grant and Federal Work Study (FWS) programs.
• Provides training services for the State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Approved for the training of Veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code.
• Member of Career Schools and Colleges.
• Programs for eligible participants under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)