The Automotive Service Technician Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service industry. The AST-Degree builds on the GST I-BEST Certificate of Proficiency program by providing further instruction: Students will develop in-depth repair and diagnostic skills and earn certifications with our industry partners: Subaru University; Nissan Technical Training Academy; and NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers). Students who apply and are accepted to Shoreline's Tesla training program may apply that course to completion of the AST-Degree. The AST-Degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service industry.