Academics
High Performance Racing Technology
The High Performance Racing Technology (HPRT) program adds the excitement of aftermarket engine performance improvement to our standard automotive technician training. Our specialized training allows students to design and build any type of high performance engine using a wide variety of aftermarket engine components and control systems and tune it for maximum output and drivability using various data acquisition tools and dynamometers.
In order to gain a foundation of mechanical repair, students in the HPRT program will share basic automotive repair courses with the Automotive Maintenance Technology (AMT) program. Upon completion of these courses, students will focus on two areas of emphasis, engines and tuning.
Because students are typically required to complete the AMT program prior to beginning HPRT courses, Ranken is now offering a Fast Track course designed for the HPRT student who would like to start high performance training on the first day of class. The Fast Track program is held during the summer in Ranken's state-of-the-art, air conditioned HPRT facilities.
Associate of Technology or Associate of Science
Ranken's HPRT program provides students with two-and-a-half years of hands-on training and instruction in diagnosing and repairing automotive problems and malfunctions. Combining traditional and modern industry practices, the program develops student proficiencies in the following areas:
- Engine repair
- Automatic transmission/transaxle
- Manual drivetrain and axles
- Suspension and steering
- Brakes
- Electrical/electronic systems
- Heating and air conditioning
- Engine performance
- Engine tuning/machining
In addition to the positions offered to AMT graduates, HPRT graduates accept gainful employment in automotive careers that have an emphasis in engines and tuning.
Upon completion of the associate degree program, students are eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) program — and could graduate with a bachelor’s degree in as little as two short years.
Evening Program Certificate In High Performance
Racing Technology
The High Performance Racing Technology (HPRT) evening program allows students to gain training in aftermarket engine performance improvement. Our specialized instruction allows students to design and build any type of high performance engine using a wide variety of aftermarket engine components and control systems, to tune it for maximum output and drivability using various data acquisition tools and dynamometers.
The focus is on both engines and tuning. Students entering this program must have a foundation of mechanical repair. Past Ranken Automotive Maintenance Technology (AMT) associate degree graduates are automatically qualified to enter into the program. Past Ranken AMT certificate graduates or current automotive technicians may enter the program with approval from the automotive division chair. Classes typically meet Monday – Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. For more information about the acceptance requirements for the HPRT program, please contact the Admissions office at (314) 286-4809.
HPRT graduates accept employment in automotive machine shop/race shops, automotive tuner/repair shops, aftermarket part manufacturers/suppliers, professional racing teams and aftermarket tool manufacturers/suppliers.
Successful completion of both semesters is necessary to qualify for a certificate.
For students interested in furthering their education, these courses can be credited toward the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) degree.
Associate of Applied Science
Ranken is offering an Associate of Applied Science degree as a part of the evening program curriculum. You can earn your associate degree with a combination of Ranken's standard evening school courses as well as our new online courses. You can also transfer credit from other accredited technical training programs, or have your technical work experience evaluated for possible transfer credit. (30 technical credit hours required for graduation.)
