Automotive, One-Year Certificate

Overview

The Automotive program addresses the application of technical writing skills as the student delivers written quality control reports. Students demonstrate practical math applications throughout the program. Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion from CCC qualifying them as an entry-level automotive technician. With an addition of two years minimum field experience, and upon successful completion of the NIASE exam, trainees may become a certified ASE Automotive Technician in their field of training.

Automotive courses can be taken out of sequence with faculty approval. Please contact Automotive faculty directly with course sequencing questions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Performing quality mechanical diagnosis and repairs to automotive systems.
2. Applying personal employability skills, including work time management and communication skills, to maximize continued employment.
3. Assessing and resolving safety issues in the work environment using all the senses.

Program Requirements

Writing

WR121Z

Composition I

4

Mathematics

MTH065	Mathematics for Applied Sciences	4
	Or
MTH095	Algebra - Intermediate	4

Human Relations

1 course from the following list:

BA206	Management Fundamentals	3
BA285	Human Relations in Business	3
BLD207	Project Management	3
MAS207	Leadership and Managerial Skills	4
PSY101	Psychology of Human Relations	3
PSY190	Stress Theory and Management	3
COM115	Intercultural Communication	4
COM219	Small Group Discussion	4

Core Courses

AUTO101	Intro to Automotive Technology	4
AUTO108	Engine Fundamentals and Repair	4
AUTO120	Steering and Suspension I	4
AUTO125	Electrical/Electronics I	4
AUTO130	Brake Systems I	4
AUTO135	Electrical/Electronics II	4
AUTO280	CWE: Automotive	1 - 11
AUTO281	CWE Seminar: Automotive	1
COM111	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	4
IT140	Industrial Safety	1
WLD150	Beginning Welding	1 - 9

Note: AUTO, IT, and WLD courses must be completed with a grade "C" or higher.
AUTO280 must be 2 credits and WLD150 must be 3 credits.