Automotive Technology - General Motors (ASEP): Career Associate General Motors’ Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) prepares students as state-of-the-art technicians for GM dealerships. A new generation of “high tech” automotive technology demands a new generation of automotive service technicians. Students are trained on all current General Motors products and components. The latest diagnostic and servicing procedures and equipment are used. This program is certified in the eight categories of automotive repair by the Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (ASE/NATEF). The complete program is available only at the Harrisburg Campus. Selective Program: Entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; specific admissions criteria must be met. Contact the program coordinator for specific program entry requirements. GM-ASEP training, along with practical work experience and guidance, enables graduates to become quality technicians. Other career opportunities such as service advisor, warranty administrator, shop foreperson, or service manager can also be pursued. Program Guide (pdf)   Application Checklist and Application (pdf) Estimated Costs and Schedule(pdf) Q & A (pdf)

Automotive Technology: Certificate Program The program serves the needs of high school and vocational-technical graduates as well as persons already employed in the industry. The program is operated in cooperation with the National Automotive Dealers’ Association, local vocational-technical schools, the U.S. Department of Labor, and local dealer associations. Graduates of vocational-technical school auto-mechanics programs or applicants with substantial work experience may receive up to nine credits after submitting appropriate documentation. This program is certified in the eight categories of automotive repair by the Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (ASE/NATEF). The program is available only at the Harrisburg Campus. Selective Program: Entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; specific admissions criteria must be met. Contact the program coordinator for specific program entry requirements. Graduates of the program are prepared for employment as service technicians and future management personnel in the automotive industry.   PA State Safety Inspection - $200.00 The purpose of this 12 hour course is to inform the student of the regulations and requirements concerning PA Safety Inspection of vehicles.  Upon successful completion of the written and practical exams the student becomes a certified and licensed Safety Inspection Technician               Additional tactile test is $40.00   Enhanced Emissions Inspection Certificate - $180.00 This 16 1/2 hour course will certify automotive technicians to become Pennsylvania Certified Emissions Inspection Technicians.  Technicians will learn to identify, describe, and perform a visual and OBD II vehicle test according to the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  As part of the class, students take both the written and computerized tactile tests, which are required to become a Pennsylvania Certified Emissions Inspector.     Pennsylvania Emissions Recertification - $87.00 This 4 hour course will recertify Emissions Inspection Technicians.

CDL Programs  

HACC’s CDL Driving Certification Program is a four-to-six week program that will take you through the process to obtain a CDL license from preparation for a permit to fine-tuning skills, after passing the state exam.

Class “A” Training is six weeks and costs $5,100.  Class “B” Training is four weeks and costs $4,000.  The cost for either program includes text books, drug and alcohol testing, DOT physical, preparation for permit testing and the CDL test.  HACC is an approved/certified third party testing site for the PA Department of Transportation.  In addition to testing HACC students, HACC administers the testing to others by appointment.  In addition, the student may be required to submit to a PA State Police criminal background check prior to obtaining employment.

Refresher/Upgrade Training

HACC also offers CDL refresher/upgrade driver training for experienced Class “A” CDL drivers who haven’t driven a Class “A” vehicle within a period of time.  This program also provides training for experienced Class “B” drivers to upgrade their license to a Class “A” license.  This 40-hour program costs $2,100.

Third Party Testing now available at HACC

HACC’s Transportation and Logistics program is a licensed Third Party Testing Site for Class A, B, and C (including passenger and school bus) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Testing is available to the public by appointment only. The cost for testing with your equipment will be $75/hour. If using HACC’s equipment, the cost will be $85/hour. For more information or to set up an appointment, call (717) 221-1357 or email usbell@hacc.edu  or tjsanden@hacc.edu.

Personalized CDL Contract Training (Tutoring)

This program is a hands on course designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to gain entry-level employment.  The cost for the tutoring with your equipment will be $75/hour.  If using HACC's equipment, the cost will be $85/hour.  For more information, (717) 221-1357 or email tjsanden@hacc.edu. 

CDL for Diesel Mechanics Training

This program is a hands on course designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to gain entry-level employment, where their CDL is a secondary requirement, such as a CDL inspector, or mechanics.  This 20-hour program costs $1,300.

 Transportation & Logistics Contracted Programs

HACC partners with diverse businesses in the region to bring customized, affordable training delivered by experienced professionals to meet the needs of an efficient, well-run transportation and logistics operation.  HACC’s experienced, professional instructors work with clients to identify their unique workforce safety and training challenges, then customize a plan to address those needs.  Training is delivered at HACC’s Shumaker Public Safety Center or on location with a schedule designed to minimize impact on your company. 

Train-the-Trainer Accident Reduction Program

This program is designed to train-the-trainers to possess the knowledge and skills needed to improve their training in safety awareness.  This program is custom designed to accommodate the necessary information to reduce accidents by investigating trends and occurrences.  The outcome is to reduce the number of accidents by focusing on the specific trends and occurrences and then customizing the training to address the unique situations involved in the company’s culture.  This outcome is achieved through informing the drivers and trainers of specific trends, as well as the necessity of adherence to a variety of general rules and the practice of specific driving techniques.

Defensive Driving – for all vehicles

This four-hour course will be taught by HACC’s qualified instructors twice a month.  It for all drivers who want to improve their defensive driving skills, including the general motorist, recreational vehicle drivers and senior citizens.  This program also is appropriate for small fleets who want to send their drivers to a required periodic defensive driving training.  Class size will be a minimum of five students and a maximum of 20 drivers per course.  The cost is $60 per driver.

Parent/Teen Defensive Driving

The goal of this four-hour course is to increase driver safety and reduce crashes by giving both a common language and tools to communicate and understand defensive driving.  An average class size will be 15 family units.  The cost is $100 per family (unit).



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