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CIP Code: 470604
Program Type: Diploma
Program Length: 60 Semester Credit Hours

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Program Description:

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. The program prepares the individual to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment; provides instruction in the diagnosis of malfunctions and the repair of engines; analysis of fuel, electrical, cooling, and brake systems; drive train; and suspension systems is included.

The competencies in the automotive technology program are closely correlated with the knowledge required to prepare an individual for the certification test given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The content is organized into competency-based courses of instruction that specify occupational competencies that the individual must successfully complete according to the priorities for tasks established by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

Course Number Course Description
Lec./Lab/Total Cr. Hrs.
AUTO 1002 Introduction to Automotive Technology
2/1/3
AUTO 1602 Electrical/Electronic I
2/3/5
AUTO 1612 Electrical/Electronic II
2/3/5
CPTR 1100 Computer Basics
1/1/2
TCA – Electrical Technician
   
AUTO 1802 Engine Performance I
2/3/5
AUTO 1812 Engine Performance II
2/3/5
AUTO 1822 Engine Performance III
2/2/4
TCA – Engine Performance Technician
   
AUTO 1102 Engine Repair
2/3/5
TCA – Engine Repair Technician
   
AUTO 1302 Manual Drive Trains
2/3/5
TCA – Manual Drive Train Technician
   
AUTO 1402 Steering & Suspension
2/3/5
AUTO 1202 Automatic Transmission & Trans Axle
2/3/5
TCA – Automatic Transmission & Trans Axle Technician
   
AUTO 1502 Brakes
2/3/5
TCA – Manual Brake Technician
   
AUTO 1702 Heating and Air Conditioning
2/2/4
JOBS 2450 Job Seeking Skills
2/0/2
TCA – Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
TD – Automotive Technician
   
Approved Options:  
AUTO 2991 Special Projects I
0/1/1
AUTO 2993 Special Projects II
0/2/2
AUTO 2995 Special Projects III
0/3/3
 

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