Undercar Technician - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)
Description
The Automotive Under-Car Technician Career Pathway Certificate of Completion gives students an in-depth understanding of under-vehicle systems: brakes, suspension, drive-line and electrical, and prepares students for a job in suspension and brakes, either as a technician or manager. The under-car technician courses apply toward ASE certification in (A5) Automotive Brakes, (A4) Automotive Steering and Suspension, 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.
- Study safety of hydraulic pressures and safety to validate vehicle safety. Demonstrate the correct method of brake and suspension repair.
- Diagnose tire imbalance, deterioration, and the cause of tire wear.
- Demonstrate the use of equipment for vehicle alignment.
- Demonstrate the use of brake component machining.
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 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 204 | Steering and Suspension | 3 |
AUT 208 | Automotive Brakes | 3 |
Total Credits | 17 |
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
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 | ||
No program courses offered winter term | ||
Credits | 0 | |
Spring | ||
AUT 204 | Steering and Suspension | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
AUT 208 | Automotive Brakes | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Total Credits | 17 |