Automotive Electrical Technician (Advanced) - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)
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
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Required:
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Recommended:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)
Material costs
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Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200
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ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification – up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
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Cost of tools: $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the source
Enrollment fees
Course Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
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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
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Academic Requirements:
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Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
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All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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Sample Plan
First Year | ||
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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 |