Ford TRAC Program

Department Information

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Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions
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P.O. Box 10048
Montgomery, AL 36108

Programs & Training

Ford TRAC Program

The Ford TRAC (Technician Ready Accelerated Certification) Program at 糖心logo入口 is a workforce-focused partnership with Ford Motor Company and local Ford dealerships that prepares students to become certified Ford Automotive Service Technicians. Embedded within the college鈥檚 Automotive Services program, this 34-credit hour certificate combines Ford-specific training, ASE curriculum, and hands-on learning in a two-semester mini-term format. Through an 鈥淓arn While You Learn鈥� model, students gain classroom instruction alongside real-world dealership experience, preparing them for careers servicing Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including hybrid and electric technologies. Supported by Ford with vehicles, equipment, and training resources, the program creates a direct pathway to industry credentials, employment, and long-term career growth.

Why Choose Ford TRAC Program
Course Details
Admission Requirements & Guidelines
Program Cost
Financial Aid

Why Choose Ford TRAC at Trenholm State?听

Industry-aligned automotive training听听
Accelerated, two-semester completion听听
Hands-on learning experience听听
Affordable tuition with financial aid options听听

For High School Students听

Start your automotive career early with the Ford TRAC Program. In partnership with Ford Motor Company and local Ford dealerships, this program prepares you to become a certified Ford Automotive Service Technician in just two semesters.

Hands-on training with real-world experience
Fast-track to a career after graduation
34 credit hours completed in one year
Financial aid and scholarships available听

Perfect for recent graduates ready to enter a high-demand, high-skill career field.听

For Adult Learners听

Looking to upskill or change careers? The Ford TRAC Program offers a fast, affordable pathway into the automotive industry.

Complete in just two semesters
Flexible mini-term schedule
Industry-recognized Ford training
Affordable tuition ($6,547 estimated total cost)
Financial aid and scholarships available听

This program is ideal for working adults seeking stable, hands-on careers with advancement opportunities.听

Awards Available

Ford Chassis Master
CER Trenholm ASE Ford TRAC

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Course Sequence

Semester	Course	Theory Hours	Lab Hours	Total Contact Hours	Credit Hours
Fall (1st) 8 weeks	ORI 101 Orientation to College/ New to Ford	1	0	1	1
听	ASE 101 Fundamentals to Automotive Technology	2	8	5	3
听	ENG 100 Technical Writing	6	0	3	3
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Fall (2nd) 8 weeks	ASE 121 Brakes	2	8	5	3
听	ASE 122 Steering and Suspension	2	8	5	3
听	ASE 251 Dealership Work Experience	0	6	3	3
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Spring (1st) 8 weeks	MTH116 Mathematical Applications	6	0	3	3
听	ASE 112 Electrical Fundamentals	2	8	5	3
听	ASE162 Electrical and Electronic Systems	2	8	5	3
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Spring (2nd) 8 weeks	ASE 212 Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems	2	8	5	3
听	ASE 133 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning	2	8	5	3
听	ASE 261 Dealership Work Experience	0	6	3	3
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Total	听	27	68	48	34

Admission Requirements听

To complete your application, you must:听

Submit an online application听听
Provide听one听of the following:听听
1. Official high school transcript (with graduation date)听听
2. Official GED transcript听听
Submit听official college transcripts听(if applicable)听

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Important Guidelines:听

Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution听(high school or college).听听
Electronic transcripts must be sent through secure services (e.g., Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse).听
Unofficial transcripts are not accepted.听
If you hold an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree, only the degree-granting transcript is听required.听

Electronic Submission:听
admissions@trenholmstate.edu听

GED Transcripts:听
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Total Program Length: 34 Credit Hours

Estimated Total Cost: $6,547

Semester听	Credit Hours听		Tuition and Fees听
Fall听	Mini A听	7 credit hours听	听$2992.00听听$听 189.00*听
	Mini B听	9 credit hours听	听$2992.00听听$听 189.00*听
	Total听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听	16 credit hours听	听$3181.00听
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Spring听	Mini A听听	9 credit hours听	$3366.00听
	Mini B听	9 credit hours听	$3366.00听
	Total听	18 credit hours听	$3366.00听
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听	Total听	34 credit hours听	$6,547.00听

Cost of Attendance is based on the 2025-26 tuition and fee schedule and may change. Financial aid may be available, click here to learn more.

Federal financial aid may be available, as well as Foundation and institutional scholarship opportunities. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office or visit the College鈥檚 financial aid and scholarship webpage (Financial Aid)