AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The Automotive Technology program is planned so that students will be able to complete the Master Automotive Technician Certificate in approximately 12 to 15 months. The certificate enables students to enter the transportation industry as an automotive technician. Men and women who are changing jobs or careers, students who want to explore the possibility of a technician career or simply know more about vehicles may enter the program each term.
Included in the Master Automotive Technician Certificate are eight distinct award areas, short-term “mini-certificates,” that will prepare students for a specific job within the transportation industry.
- Basic Automotive Skills
- Undercar Technician
- Automotive Drive Train Technician
- Automotive Engine Technician
- Automotive Electrical Technician (basic)
- Automotive Electrical Technician (advanced)
- Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating Technician
- Automotive Engine Performance Technician
Entry into the program at the beginning of each term is possible by meeting course prerequisites or receiving the instructor’s permission. The automotive technology program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Inc. (NATEF). The program in automotive is approved for veterans’ training. Call instructors for details. Occupational supplementary courses with college credit may be offered in the evening. These classes are designed to meet community needs and will vary from one term to the next. Students are expected to supply their own hand tools. A list is available from program instructors. The College provides any needed specialized tools and equipment for use in courses.
MASTER AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Classes include:
Automotive Program Orientation (AUT 106)
Mechanical Systems I (AUT 107)
Small Gas Engines (AUT 110)
Basic Electricity for Automotive (AUT 101)
Automotive - Human Relations (AUT 108)
Auto Electric I (AUT 102)
Auto Electric II (AUT 103)
Auto Electric III (AUT 104)
Computerized Engine Controls (AUT 111)
Automotive Engines (AUT 201)
Engine Performance I (AUT 205)
Engine Performance II (AUT 206)
Diesel Performance I (DSL 105)
Automotive Brakes (AUT 208)
Steering and Suspension (AUT 204)
Manual Drive Trains I (AUT 202)
Automatic Transmissions I (AUT 251)
Automotive Air Conditioning (AUT 253)
Cooperative Work Experience (AUT 216)
*General education required courses
Math 20 – Pre Algebra
WR 60 – Rhetoric / Critical Thinking I
*Dependent on student entrance test
Click here to download the Automotive Management Degree Requirements (pdf)
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