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

• 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 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

Sample Plan Grid

First Year
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