Automotive Technology Diploma AT14

The Automotive Technology Associates Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Automotive Technology diploma that qualifies them as rounded entry-level technicians. Satisfactory completion of the program entitles students to one (1) year of equivalent work experience for the ASE certification process. Two (2) years total work experience are required for certification. There are eight (8) ASE exams for Master Technician. Each exam may be taken upon class completion, but certification will not be awarded until the work experience requirement has been satisfied. The ASE exams are not part of the program or costs associated with the program. Many employers require ASE certification, before one can advance in the field.

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 224
Writing: 236
Arithmetic: 229

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Occupational Courses

COLL 1010College and Career Success Skills

3

AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Intro

2

AUTT 1020Automotive Electrical Systems

7

AUTT 1030Automotive Brake Systems

4

AUTT 1040Automotive Engine Performance

7

AUTT 1050Auto Suspension/Steering Sys

4

AUTT 1060Automotive Climate Ctrl Sys

5

AUTT 2010Automotive Engine Repair

6

AUTT 2020Auto Manual Drive Train/Axles

4

AUTT 2030Auto- Auto Trans/Transaxles

5

Minimum Length of Program: 5 Term(s)

Total Credit Hours: 55