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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

WR121English Composition

4

Mathematics

MTH065Mathematics for Applied Sciences

4
Or
MTH095Algebra - Intermediate

4

Human Relations

1 course from the following list:

BA206Management Fundamentals

3
BA285Human Relations in Business

3
BLD207Project Management

3
MAS207Leadership and Managerial Skills

4
PSY101Psychology of Human Relations

3
PSY190Stress Theory and Management

3
COM115Intercultural Communication

4
COM219Small Group Discussion

4

Core Courses

AUTO101Intro to Automotive Technology

4
AUTO108Engine Fundamentals and Repair

4
AUTO120Steering and Suspension I

4
AUTO125Electrical/Electronics I

4
AUTO130Brake Systems I

4
AUTO135Electrical/Electronics II

4
AUTO280CWE: Automotive

1 - 11
AUTO281CWE Seminar: Automotive

1
COM111Fundamentals of Public Speaking

4
IT140Industrial Safety

1
WLD150Beginning 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.