Automotive Technology (47.0604)

Overview

Program Coordinator: Roberto O'Neal, [e-mail]

Program Description

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles at the entry level. The program prepares the individual to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment. Instruction in the diagnosis of malfunctions and the repair of engines; fuel, electrical, cooling, and brake systems; drive train; and suspension systems is included.

The competencies in the Automotive Technology program are directly correlated with the knowledge required to prepare an individual for the certification test given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The content is organized into competency-based courses of instruction that specify occupational competencies the individual must successfully complete according to the priorities for tasks established by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the theory of basic automotive systems.
2. Identify the service and maintenance of all types of automobiles.
3. Select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment.
4. Diagnose malfunctions and repair engines; transmissions; drive trains; fuel systems; emission systems; electrical, air-conditioning, and brake systems.
5. Identify and demonstrate safe, efficient work practices, and basic occupational and employability skills.

 

Diploma

TD – Automotive Technology

Exit Points

CTS – Engine Technician
CTC - Electrical Technician
CTC - Engine Performance Technician
CTC - Engine Repair Technician
CTC - Steering, Suspension & Brake Technician
CTC - Heating & Air Conditioning Technician
CTC - Manual Drive Train Technician
CTC - Automatic Transmission & Transaxle Technician

Program Curriculum

CURRICULUM

Course No.	Course Title	Lecture	LAB		Total Credit Hrs.	Total Clock Hrs.
ORNT 1000	Freshman Seminar	1	0		1	15
CPTR 1000	Introduction to Computers	1	1		2	45
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0	2		2	60
AUTO 1010	General Electric/ Electronic	0	5		5	150
AUTO 1020	Advanced Electric/Electronic I	0	3		3	90
AUTO 1030	Advanced Electric/Electronic II	0	2		2	60
AUTO 1105	General Engine Performance & Drivability	0	5		5	150
AUTO 1115	Advanced Engine Performance & Drivability I	0	3		3	90
AUTO 1125	Advanced Engine Performance & Drivability II	0	2		2	60
AUTO 1135	Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis & Repair	0	3		3	90
AUTO 1205	Engine Repair (Mechanical)	0	5		5	150
AUTO 1305	Steering & Suspension	0	5		5	150
AUTO 1315	Manual Hydraulic Disc & Drum Brakes and Power Assist	0	3		3	90
AUTO 1325	ABS & Traction Control System	0	2		2	60
AUTO 1405	Heating & Air Conditioning	0	5		5	150
AUTO 1505	Automatic Transmission & Transaxle in Vehicle Repair	0	3		3	90
AUTO 1515	Automatic Transmission & Transaxle off Vehicle Repair	0	2		2	60
AUTO 1605	Manual Drive Train, Clutch, Four & All Wheel Drive & Front & Rear Drive Axles	0	5		5	150
JOBS 2450	Job Seeking Skills	2	0		2	30
	TD - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN				60	1740
Course No.	Course Title	Lecture		Lab	Total Credit Hrs.	Total Clock Hrs.
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1010	General Electric/Electronic	0		5	5	150
AUTO 1020	Advanced Electric/Electronic I	0		3	3	90
AUTO 1030	Advanced Electric/Electronic II	0		2	2	60
	CTC - ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN				12	360
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1105	General Engine Performance & Drivability	0		5	5	150
AUTO 1115	Advanced Engine Performance & Drivability I	0		3	3	90
AUTO 1125	Advanced Engine Performance & Drivability II	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1135	Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis & Repair	0		3	3	90
	CTC - ENGINE PERFORMANCE TECHNICIAN				15	450
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1205	Engine Repair (Mechanical)	0		5	5	150
	CTC - ENGINE REPAIR TECHNICIAN				7	210
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1305	Steering & Suspension	0		5	5	150
AUTO 1315	Manual Hydraulic Disc & Drum Brakes and Power Assist	0		3	3	90
AUTO 1325	ABS & Traction Control System	0		2	2	60
	CTC - STEERING, SUSPENSION & BRAKE TECHNICIAN				12	360
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1405	Heating & Air Conditioning	0		5	5	150
	CTC - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN				7	210
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1505	Automatic Transmission & Transaxle in Vehicle Repair	0		3	3	90
AUTO 1515	Automatic Transmission & Transaxle off Vehicle Repair	0		2	2	60
	CTC - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION & TRANSAXLE TECHNICIAN				7	210
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1605	Manual Drive Train, Clutch, Drive Axles	0		5	5	150
	CTC - MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN TECHNICIAN				5	210
AUTO 1000	Introduction to Automotive Technology	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1105	General Engine Performance & Drivability	0		5	5	150
AUTO 1115	Advanced Engine Performance & Drivability I	0		3	3	90
AUTO 1125	Advanced Engine Performance & Drivability II	0		2	2	60
AUTO 1135	Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis & Repair	0		3	3	90
AUTO 1205	Engine Repair (Mechanical)	0		5	5	150
	CTS - ENGINE TECHNICIAN				20	600