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Automotive Technology - CERT

This program prepares students for the automotive industry. It provides students with the skills needed for a job as an entry-level line technician. It covers the automobile in every area such as chassis systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, climate control systems, drivetrain systems, and engine repair and engine performance. This program also provides upgrades in skills for technicians already working in the automotive industry. Demonstration of appropriate automotive skills to the faculty advisor is required. The program follows the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum standards and the opportunity to achieve Snap On certifications. Upon completion of this program a student will receive a certificate and may be eligible to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test. The institutional proficiency requirements for communication and mathematics are integrated into the required courses. Completion of this certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Vocational/Technical Studies.

Degree Requirements

The follow degree requirements are for the 2025-2026 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see Catalogs

Minimum of 32 Credit Hours

All Automotive certificates require students to complete the two courses below as pre-requisites or co-requisites for any of the concentrations. (2 credit hours)
AUTO100 Automotive Fundamentals 3
AUTO110 Automotive Electrical 4

Required classes (24 credit hours)
AUTO108 Manual Transmission & Drivetrain 4
AUTO120 Engine Repair 4
AUTO125 Engine Performance 4
AUTO128 Automatic Trnsmsns & Drivetrain 4
AUTO135 Brakes 4
AUTO154 Steering and Suspension 4