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. 

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Select and use the appropriate hand tools for a variety of specific automotive repair tasks.
  • Analyze engine controls  and other subsystems using diagnostic equipment.
  • Evaluate faults using diagnostic charts, schematics, and meters.

Degree Map

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 106Automotive Manual Drive Systems*

3

AUT 201Automotive Electrical Systems and Equipment*

3

AUT 205Automobile Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning*

3

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 24 CREDITS