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Automotive Technology Certificate

The Automotive Technology Certificate of Applied Science is a one-year program that provides practical skills training for students in the maintenance and repair of vehicles. The Automotive Technology program adheres to industry standards that are followed throughout the program both in the classroom and with live hands-on projects in the automotive laboratory. Upon completion of the Automotive Technology Certificate of Applied Science program, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyze basic automotive electrical circuits, apply and use skills for brake, suspension, wheels and tires systems, utilize service manuals and diagnostic procedures. It will prepare students for a career in the automotive field.

Occupational Objective: Entry-level Automotive Technician with automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, oil field applications, fleet shops and other related areas.

Degree Requirements

Related Instruction Requirements

HS 100Human Relations
 
M 111Technical Mathematics
Or
M 121College Algebra
 
WRIT 101College Writing
Or
WRIT 104Workplace Communications
Total Credit Hours:7

Program of Study Courses

AST 102Introduction to Automotive Service
AST 116Chassis I
AST 117Chassis II
AST 138Electrical I
AST 139Electrical II
WLDG 100Introduction to Welding Fundamentals
Total Credit Hours:23

Total Credit Hours: 30

Automotive Technology

First Semester (FA)

AST 102Introduction to Automotive Service
AST 116Chassis I
AST 138Electrical I

Second Semester (SP)

AST 117Chassis II
AST 139Electrical II
WLDG 100Introduction to Welding Fundamentals

Total Credit Hours: 23

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Use proper tools, equipment, precautions and procedures to safely perform repairs
  • Diagnose and repair Brake systems, Electrical Systems, Steering and Suspension systems
  • Demonstrate the ability to locate service repair information by many different types of media
  • Develop essential workplace skills and attributes necessary for an automotive related career