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Automotive Technology - Certificate (Major Code - ATC)

The Automotive Technology Certificate is designed to provide students with a solid core of skills for employment in the automotive technology industry. It also prepares them to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests necessary for that employment.

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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate the ability to select and use the proper hand tools for a variety of specific automotive repair tasks.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic equipment to analyze engine controls and other subsystems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic charts, schematics, and meters to analyze faults.

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CORE CURRICULUM 24 CREDITS

AUT 101Introduction to Automotive Technology*

3
AUT 102Automotive Electrical Fundamentals*

3
AUT 103Internal Combustion Engines*

3
AUT 104Automotive Brake Systems*

3
AUT 105Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems*

3
AUT 201Automotive Electrical Systems and Equipment*

3
AUT 204Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnostics and Rebuilding*

3
AUT 206Engine Performance*

3

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 24 CREDITS