Automotive Mechanics Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Mechanics Technology certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment for the following industry positions: technician for repair of engines, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering and brakes. The student demonstrates the high level skills including ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) technician competence for these areas, service managers, shop owners of specialty shops, and major automotive corporation employees. The program is accredited by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). The program is certified in five ASE areas.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. The student demonstrates the high level skills including ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) technician competence for these areas, service managers, shop owners of specialty shops, and major automotive corporation employees. The program is accredited by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). The program is certified in five ASE areas.
  2. The student will demonstrate skills on how to diagnose and repair automotive electronic control systems.
  3. The student will be able to diagnose and repair automotive suspension systems.
  4. The student will be able to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
  5. Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on gasoline and diesel type engines.

Core Requirements

Complete 34 units

AUTOMECH 092

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering

6

AUTOMECH 093

Engine Rebuilding

6

AUTOMECH 094

Manual Drivetrain and Axles

5

AUTOMECH 097

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

6

INDUS 035

Mobile Hydraulics

4

INDUS 094

Industrial Mathematics

3

WELDING 010

Basic Welding for the Trades

4

Restricted Electives

Complete 6 units selected from:

AUTOMECH 073

Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems

3

AUTOMECH 091

Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems

6

AUTOMECH 095

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems

6

AUTOMECH 096A

Fuel Management and Computer Controls

6

AUTOMECH 096B

Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls

6

Minimum Units Required: 40

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.