Description

The Automotive Electrical Technician (Advanced) Career Pathway Certificate of Completion prepares students in the electrical technician coursework establishing skill in voltage drops, electrical troubleshooting, vehicle ignition systems, logic controls, air bag systems, Controller Area Network, and cruise control. This coursework prepares students for ASE certification in (A6) Electrical/Electronic Systems, (A8) Engine Performance, and (G1) Maintenance and Light Repair.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate appropriate basic technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment in Automotive Technology from previous basic skills courses, plus first level electrical / electronic courses.
• Apply the 3rd Maxwell's Equation and Faraday’s Law of Induction on the study of ignition systems.
• Diagnose and repair ignition systems.
• Study logic controls and Controller Area Network.
• Diagnose and repair air bag / safety systems and cruise control.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

• Required:

  • Students must complete the following five courses prior to proceeding into other AUT courses: AUT 101 Basic Electricity for Automotive, AUT 106 Automotive Program Orientation, AUT 107 Mechanical Systems I, AUT 110 Small Gas Engines, and AUT 115 College Success for Automotive Technology.

• Recommended:

  • High school diploma or GED.

Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)

Material costs

• Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200

• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification – up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing

• Cost of tools: $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the source

Enrollment fees

• All AUT prefix courses up to AUT 260 Diesel Performance II have a $15 course fee 

• All advanced AUT courses (AUT 260 Diesel Performance II and above) have a $200 course fee

Course Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Core Courses
AUT 101	Basic Electricity for Automotive	2
AUT 102	Automotive Electric I	5
AUT 103	Automotive Electric II	2
AUT 104	Automotive Electric III	2
AUT 106	Automotive Program Orientation	1
AUT 107	Mechanical Systems I	3
AUT 110	Small Gas Engines	3
AUT 115	College Success for Automotive Technology	2
Total Credits		20

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Sample Plan

Sample Plan Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
AUT 101	Basic Electricity for Automotive	2
AUT 106	Automotive Program Orientation	1
AUT 107	Mechanical Systems I	3
AUT 110	Small Gas Engines	3
AUT 115	College Success for Automotive Technology	2
	Credits	11
Winter
AUT 102	Automotive Electric I	5
AUT 103	Automotive Electric II	2
	Credits	7
Spring
AUT 104	Automotive Electric III	2
	Credits	2
	Total Credits	20