WCC was asked by GM field service engineers to offer an introductory training course on the Pico oscilloscope to demonstrate how it is used to aid in the diagnosis of complex electrical issues on today’s high-tech GM vehicles.
The automotive technicians learned about the equipment in the classroom before moving to the shop to practice their skills.
“We train our GM-ASEP students on this advanced level of diagnosis so that they are as prepared for those challenges in the workplace as possible,” Byrd said.
Through WCC’s training, the GM technicians gained new knowledge in the course and have asked for another in-depth course to be offered soon, Byrd said.
“We are proud of our long-standing reputation and relationships we have with our GM dealerships all over the region,” he said. “GM has supported Wayne Community College for well over four decades with millions of dollars’ worth of training vehicles, components, and curriculum, so we naturally want to return that support in any way we can.”
WCC’s GM-ASEP prepares students to work in the automotive industry as GM Certified Service Technicians. They receive advanced automotive technical training through classroom instruction and lab experience, and they also work with experienced technicians in GM dealerships.
Additionally, students graduate with an Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Systems Technology GM-ASEP.
