Automotive Technician Studies
Automotive Technology
Diploma (G,S)
The diploma in Automotive Technician Studies provides the student with a foundation of mechanical skills needed in the automotive industry. The program provides a combination of classroom and shop instruction. Upon completion of the diploma requirements, students who desire to continue their education may transfer these courses into the Automotive Technology associate degree program. Academically ready students can apply to the program following the guidelines of each location's wait-list process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for program requirements.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Identify appropriate automotive diagnostic and service equipment, hand tools, and precision measuring devices to determine and perform the proper repair as necessary.
- Locate automotive electronic service information, service manuals, and diagnostic charts.
- Record service repair procedures that accurately reference the 3Cs. 1. Customer complaint verification 2. Correct the problem 3. Complete the repair.
- Explain proper automotive industry service facility safety practices.
- Practice professional conduct as required in the automotive industry.
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
Program/Major Courses
| AUT 101 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 4 |
| AUT 102 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUT 103 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUT 104 | Automotive Steering/Suspencion | 4 |
Program/Major Support Courses
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computers/Application | 3 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
Semester 1
Semester 2
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 36 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on your need for developmental education courses and the elective choices you make (if electives are a part of the program). Some programs also have college-level courses that you must take if you do not score at a certain level on the College Placement Test. If this applies to your program, the courses are listed at the top of the sequence sheet before the first semester of the course list.
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