Description

The Master Automotive Technician Two-Year Certificate of Completion prepares students to enter the transportation industry as an automotive technician. Coursework includes technical skills in computer applications, electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and network systems. Communication skills are also highly emphasized.

The program is designed so that students will be able to complete in approximately 12 to 15 months and earn up to seven career pathway certificates. 

The program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, an arm of industry-certifying Automotive Service Excellence.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Model ethical behavior in a professional work setting.
2. Use effective written and oral communication.
3. Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
4. Summarize the test standards and information needed to pass Automotive Service Excellence exams.
5. Perform National Automotive Technician Education Foundation P-1,P-2, and P-3 tasks.

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
• Students must complete driving history verifications with COCC Campus Services Department during Automotive Program Orientation AUT 106.
• Students must currently possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license while enrolled in Automotive Programs except (AUT 101, AUT 107, AUT 110, AUT 115, and MFG 103 may be taken without a driver's license or driving history check)

Recommended:

• High school diploma or GED

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM COSTS (BEYOND STANDARD TUITION/FEES AND TEXTBOOKS)

Material costs

• Automotive Service Excellence certification: up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
• Tools: $1,500 to $2,500

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

Enrollment fees

• All AUT courses AUT 260 Diesel Performance II and higher: $200 course fee

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

Course Requirements

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Recommended preparation for CWE is 24 credits of automotive
courses in addition to the basic skills courses.

Advising Notes

Full-time students are recommended to avoid working more than 15 hours per week due to a heavy course load.

It is recommended that the Automotive Service Excellence certification test be taken as the student completes the program.

This certificate is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.

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