The Automotive Technology Certificate program is designed to help aspiring technicians prepare for a productive career in the automotive industry. Students will learn shop safety awareness and develop the basic technical foundation and skills to repair, service and maintain automobiles for an entry-level automotive service technician and prepare for the ASE – G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair certification.
Note: Students registering for the Automotive courses must be at least 18 years old at time of registration.
Minimum Credits Required: 30
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What courses will I need to take?
Possible Industry Certifications Include: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 609 – Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) Systems and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) G1- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
What order will I take the courses in?
Semester 1 | 9 Credits
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUT 100 | Automotive Basics | 3 |
| AUT 106 | Engines | 3 |
| AUT 110 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 3 |
Semester 2 | 9 Credits
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUT 142 | Automotive HVAC* | 3 |
| AUT 107 | Engine Service and Repair | 3 |
| AUT 133 | Automatic Drive Trains | 3 |
*Prepare for EPA 609
Semester 3 | 12 Credits
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUT 101 | General Maintenance and Service* | 3 |
| AUT 136 | Manual Drive Trains | 3 |
| AUT 120 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUT 139 | Suspension and Steering Systems | 3 |
*Prepare for ASE-G1
What will I learn?
Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to:
- Practice shop safety;
- Describe the importance of customer service;
- Differentiate automotive systems;
- Demonstrate maintenance and service procedures; and,
- Diagnose and repair problems associated with automotive systems.