Description

The Automotive Clean Energy Diesel Technician (Advanced) Career Pathway Certificate of Completion trains students to be the key troubleshooter in figuring out a vehicle’s drivability problems on the most current light duty diesel systems. Students learn to identify everything on powertrain malfunctions using the most current computer diagnostic equipment. The Automotive Clean Energy Diesel Technician (Advanced) Career Pathway Certificate of Completion also trains students on the operational principles and theory of Hydraulically actuated Electronically controlled Unit Injection (HEUI) systems, the Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) systems, and the Common Rail (CR) systems. This coursework applies toward ASE certification in (A6) Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems and (A9) Diesel Engine Performance.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate appropriate basic technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment in Automotive Technology from previous basic skills courses, plus second level electrical / electronic courses.
• Develop safety strategies in relation to high-pressure injection systems.              
• Describe diesel engine dynamics and basic operation.
• Describe the evolution of the diesel fuel systems.          
• Perform On-Vehicle testing on EUI* and HUEI* Systems
• Describe the operation of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and perform testing.
• Perform On-Vehicle (DPF) Diesel Particulate Filter cleaning and (DOC) Diesel Oxidation Catalyst testing.
• Describe Controller Area Network (CAN) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1939 as they apply to Diesel onboard communication.         
• Develop sustainable practices of recycling fluids and batteries.       

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 105	Diesel Performance I	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
AUT 111	Computerized Engine Controls	5
AUT 205	Engine Performance I	2
AUT 206	Engine Performance II	2
AUT 260	Diesel Performance II	4
Total Credits		35

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 Term		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
Second Term
AUT 102	Automotive Electric I	5
AUT 105	Diesel Performance I	2
	Credits	7
Third Term
AUT 103	Automotive Electric II	2
	Credits	2
Fourth Term
AUT 104	Automotive Electric III	2
AUT 205	Engine Performance I	2
	Credits	4
Fifth Term
AUT 111	Computerized Engine Controls	5
	Credits	5
Sixth Term
AUT 206	Engine Performance II	2
AUT 260	Diesel Performance II	4
	Credits	6
	Total Credits	35