Students learn to apply specialized restoration skills in the repair and maintenance of vintage vehicles. The curriculum emphasizes research, structural, mechanical, electrical, and refinishing skills. The fine attention to detail expected by collectors, museums, and contest judges is also emphasized. Projects involve extensive restoration on select 1900-1972 automobiles with additional work on a variety of antique and classic chassis and components intended to develop an appreciation and transferability of skills necessary for the various facets of the restoration industry. Quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and a strong work ethic are expected by the industry and reinforced in all restoration courses.
Effective Fall 2021
Career Opportunities
A wide variety of automotive restoration businesses, including automotive restoration shops, custom fabrication shops, automotive museums, automotive auction houses, private vehicle collections, specialty parts fabrication, and classic vehicle maintenance and repair.
Recommended High School Subjects
Three years of English, two years of algebra, and one year of science.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended)
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- develop a comprehensive plan to authenticate a manufacturer’s original equipment application.
- describe and apply the use of modern repair techniques to accomplish a quality restoration in the current antique and collector car market.
- emulate, through daily practice, the professional standards of the industry for punctuality, teamwork, attention to detail, steadfastness, and oral and written communication.
- prepare for successful employment in automotive restoration and its related areas or graduate from a four-year degree program.
Performance Standards
Students must maintain a 'C' or greater in all RST courses. If a 'D' or lower is earned, the course must be repeated. Students should work closely with their advisers and program faculty to ensure they are meeting all criteria for satisfactory progress in the program.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| RST100 | Automotive History in the 20th Century | 3 | Science, Technology and Society Requirement | 3 | M | REQ | |
| RST115 | Vintage Automotive Mechanical & Applications I | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| RST130 | Vintage Metal Fabrication & Applications I | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| RST | Restoration Directed Elective | 3 | M | RST | |||
| MPE | Math Elective (MTH011 or Higher) | 3 | S | MPE | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| RST120 | Automotive Research & Design | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| RST205 | Vintage Metal Fabrication & Applications II | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| RST215 | Vintage Automotive Final Assembly & Applications | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| MSC106 | Introduction to Metallurgy | 4 | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | |
| ENL010 | Communications | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| or | |||||||
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Summer Session | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| RST150 | Automotive Restoration Internship | 3 | M | REQ | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 3 | ||||||