Automotive Technology Certiﬁcate

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The Automotive Technology program provides the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the field of automotive service and repair. The program is flexible to allow the student to enter at the beginning of any semester and plan a schedule around his/her needs. Students receive satisfactory achievement ratings by successfully performing actual on the job tasks.

The student is required to purchase a set of hand tools. A list may be obtained from any automotive instructor.

A grade of C or higher must be earned in all certificate courses.

Required Courses: 59 credits

AUTE-111 Steering and Suspension 5 cr. AND
AUTE-112 Brakes 5 cr. AND
AUTE-113 Basic Electrical 4 cr.
AUTE-115 Manual Dr Train & Transaxles 6 cr. AND
AUTE-116 Auto Transmission & Transaxles 6 cr.
AUTE-118 Engine Repair 8 cr. AND
AUTE-119 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 cr.
AUTE-114 Electrical Systems 6 cr. *
AUTE-117 Engine Performance 12 cr. *
BADM-114 Intro to Business 3 cr. OR
COSC-111 Computer Literacy 3 cr. OR
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr.

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

Fall 1

AUTE-113 Basic Electrical 4 cr.
BADM-114 Intro to Business 3 cr. OR
COSC-111 Computer Literacy 3 cr. OR
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr.

Spring 1

AUTE-115 Manual Dr Train & Transaxles 6 cr. AND
AUTE-116 Auto Transmission & Transaxles 6 cr.

Fall 2

AUTE-111 Steering and Suspension 5 cr. AND
AUTE-112 Brakes 5 cr.

Spring 2

AUTE-114 Electrical Systems 6 cr.

Fall 3

AUTE-118 Engine Repair 8 cr. AND
AUTE-119 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 cr.

Spring 3

AUTE-117 Engine Performance 12 cr.