Description

The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate prepares students work in the Automotive Service Industry. Coursework includes technical skills in steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, electrical and electronic controls. Communication skills are also highly emphasized. 

program learning outcomes

1. Apply fundamentals of automotive service training, including the basics of automotive diagnostics and repair, pre-delivery inspection, and warranty procedure.
2. Diagnose, service, and repair automotive internal combustion engines.
3. Diagnose, service, and repair automotive brakes.
4. Diagnose, service, and repair electronic engine controls and emission systems.
5. Diagnose, service, and repair automotive electrical systems.
6. Diagnose, service, and repair automotive drive trains.
7. Diagnose, service, and repair automotive climate control systems.

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

• Automotive Service Excellence certification: up to $125 for ASE G-1 Test
• Tools: $1,500 to $2,500
• Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, boots, t-shirts): $200

Enrollment fees

• All AUT courses lower than AUT 260 Diesel Performance II: $15 course fee

course requirements

advising notes

Recommended associated courses:

• Human Relations - BA 178 Customer Service 
• Composition - BA 214 Business Communications

performance standards

• Students must maintain a current, valid class C driver's license.
• Students must pass classes with a grade of C or higher. 
• Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

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