General Information On Honda PACT Program
The Automotive Technology Honda Option (PACT) is a two-year automotive program designed to update the technical competence and professional level of the incoming dealership technician. The curriculum has been designed by Honda and San Jacinto College to lead to companion certificate of technology. Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. The program requires the student to work at a Honda dealership as well as attend San Jacinto College classroom lectures and laboratory classes where he/she will work on Honda products.
Students are required to furnish a prescribed basic hand-tool set, and be prepared to upgrade required tools as the program progresses. All tuition, fees and textbook costs are the responsibility of the student. Interested students should contact the college Automotive department for an information packet.
Since considerable time is spent at the dealership, it is a requirement of the program for the student to have a sponsoring Honda dealer. The main responsibility for the dealership is to provide employment for the student during all his/her work experience periods. Although it is not a requirement of the program, the student may also work part-time at the dealership while attending classes, providing it does not interfere with his/her studies.
Click on cost for an approximate cost of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, books and cost of hand tools. An in-district and out-of-district fee schedule is included. Texas residents residing outside of the San Jacinto College District must pay out-of-district fees. Out of state or non-U.S. citizen fees are listed in the current college catalog.
In addition to the tuition, registration fees, lab fees and textbook costs, the student is also required to purchase a prescribed basic hand tool set if he does not already have one. The students can select any quality brand tools. Special tools and equipment are provided by the college.
Since the student earns while he/she learns, a considerable portion of the cost involved in the program is offset.
Obviously, the program requires such effort on the part of the student. Equal consideration must be given to the academic support courses as to the automotive technology courses. The efforts are worth the benefits. The skill, knowledge and potential of those who complete the program are far superior to most other automotive programs. The balance of qualities obtained forms a basis for development and progress within the dealer’s organization.
*All students must take a TASP or other approved placement test prior to enrollment in the Honda PACT program.