Advanced Vehicle Control Systems

Advanced vehicle control systems are becoming more sophisticated on today's vehicles for both safety and propulsion. This results in an increasing demand for highly skilled automotive technicians to maintain and repair these complex systems. Currently, training for testing and repair of these systems is limited to manufacturer and dealer channels. A large unmet demand in the secondary repair market exists. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (JSRCC) in collaboration with City College of San Francisco, Southside Virginia Community College and James Madison University is developing three courses in advanced vehicle control systems including laboratory exercises, piloting the courses in traditional class format, and refining, converting and delivering them in distance learning format. The project also provides students with applied research experience and disseminates the results nationwide. On the site, visitors will find information about the project, the employment outlook for automotive technicians, curriculum descriptions, partnerships, and staff.