Overview
The Automotive Technician Program is designed to prepare persons intending to enter the workforce as entry-level technicians in the automotive repair industry.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Performing quality mechanical diagnosis and repairs to automotive systems.
- Applying personal employability skills, including work time management and communication skills, to maximize continued employment.
- Assessing and resolving safety issues in the work environment using all the senses.
- Assessing, prioritizing, and managing work tasks with a concern for customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibility.
- Applying theory in assessing and diagnosing computer, module-based automotive repairs.
Upon completion the trainees will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree, and a Competency Certificate from CCC qualifying them as an entry-level automotive technician. With the addition of two years minimum field experience, and upon successful completion of ASE exams of their choice, trainees may become ASE Automotive Technicians in their field of training.
Program Requirements
Writing
WR courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher
Complete 2 courses of WR121 and WR122 or WR227
| WR121 | English Composition | 4 |
| | |
| WR122 | Advanced Composition | 4 |
| Or | |
| WR227 | Technical Writing | 4 |
Mathematics
MTH course must be completed with a grade of C or higher
| MTH065 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences | 4 |
| Or | |
| MTH095 | Algebra - Intermediate | 4 |
Arts and Letters/Social Sciences
Complete 2 courses from the following list:
| COM111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 4 |
| And | |
| COM115 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| Or | |
| Any Arts & Letters/Social Science courses | |
Human Relations
Complete 1 course from the following list:
| BA206 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| BA285 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BLD207 | Project Management | 3 |
| COM115 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| COM219 | Small Group Discussion | 4 |
| MAS207 | Leadership and Managerial Skills | 4 |
| PSY101 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| PSY190 | Stress Theory and Management | 3 |
Electives
Complete 3 credits of 100 or 200 level courses. Selected from Arts and Letters or Social Science.
Core Courses
All AUTO, DRF, IT and WLD courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Automotive courses can be taken out of sequence with faculty approval.
NOTE: AUTO280 must be 4 credits, IT110 must be 2 credits, WLD101 must be 2 credits, WLD102 must be 2 credits, and WLD150 must be 3 credits
| 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 |
| AUTO209 | Fluid Drives and Hydraulic Transmissions | 4 |
| AUTO210 | Advanced Steering, Suspension, and Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO224 | Engine Performance I | 4 |
| AUTO229 | Engine Diagnosis and Service | 4 |
| AUTO230 | Automotive HVAC | 4 |
| AUTO234 | Engine Performance II | 4 |
| AUTO280 | CWE: Automotive | 1 - 11 |
| AUTO281 | CWE Seminar: Automotive | 1 |
| DRF213 | Computer Aided Design I | 4 |
| IT110 | Applied Technology Projects | 1 - 3 |
| IT140 | Industrial Safety | 1 |
| WLD101 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 1 - 10 |
| WLD102 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 1 - 9 |
| WLD150 | Beginning Welding | 1 - 9 |
Planner
Year One
Fall - 15 Credits
NOTE: WLD150 must be 2 credits
Winter
| AUTO120 | Steering and Suspension I | 4 |
| AUTO125 | Electrical/Electronics I | 4 |
| AUTO280 | CWE: Automotive | 1 - 11 |
| AUTO281 | CWE Seminar: Automotive | 1 |
| MTH065 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences | 4 |
| Or | |
| MTH095 | Algebra - Intermediate | 4 |
Note: 15 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
AUTO280 must be 2 credits.
Spring
| AUTO108 | Engine Fundamentals and Repair | 4 |
| AUTO135 | Electrical/Electronics II | 4 |
| Any Human Relations Course | 3 |
| WLD150 | Beginning Welding | 1 - 9 |
| WR121 | English Composition | 4 |
Note: 16 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
WLD150 must be 1 credit.
Year Two
Fall
| AUTO210 | Advanced Steering, Suspension, and Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO224 | Engine Performance I | 4 |
| DRF213 | Computer Aided Design I | 4 |
| | |
| WR122 | Advanced Composition | 4 |
| Or | |
| WR227 | Technical Writing | 4 |
Note: 16 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
Winter
| AUTO230 | Automotive HVAC | 4 |
| AUTO234 | Engine Performance II | 4 |
| AUTO280 | CWE: Automotive | 1 - 11 |
| WLD101 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 1 - 10 |
| | |
| COM115 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| Or | |
| Any Arts & Letters/Social Science Elective | 3 |
Note: 15 or 16 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
AUTO280 must be 2 credits and WLD101 must be 2 credits.
Spring
| AUTO209 | Fluid Drives and Hydraulic Transmissions | 4 |
| AUTO229 | Engine Diagnosis and Service | 4 |
| IT110 | Applied Technology Projects | 1 - 3 |
| WLD102 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 1 - 9 |
| Electives | |
Note: 15 credits required during this term to complete AAS in two calendar years.
IT110 must be 2 credits and WLD102 must be 2 credits.