Automotive Technician Studies

Automotive Technology

Diploma (G,S)

The diploma in Automotive Technician Studies provides the student with a foundation of mechanical skills needed in the automotive industry. The program provides a combination of classroom and shop instruction. Upon completion of the diploma requirements, students who desire to continue their education may transfer these courses into the Automotive Technology associate degree program. Academically ready students can apply to the program following the guidelines of each location's wait-list process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for program requirements.

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Identify appropriate automotive diagnostic and service equipment, hand tools, and precision measuring devices to determine and perform the proper repair as necessary.
2. Locate automotive electronic service information, service manuals, and diagnostic charts.
3. Record service repair procedures that accurately reference the 3Cs. 1. Customer complaint verification 2. Correct the problem 3. Complete the repair.
4. Explain proper automotive industry service facility safety practices.
5. Practice professional conduct as required in the automotive industry.

Graduation Requirements

General Education

ENG 101	Composition I	3
MAT 152	Quantitative Reasoning	3
SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
PSY 100	Human Relations	3
	Or
PSY 121	General Psychology	3

Program/Major Concentration

AUT 101	Intro to Automotive Technology	4
AUT 102	Automotive Electrical Systems	4
AUT 103	Automotive Brakes	4
AUT 104	Automotive Steering/Suspension	4
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
CIS 107	Introduction to Computers/Application	3

Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
AUT 101	Intro to Automotive Technology	4
AUT 102	Automotive Electrical Systems	4
MAT 152	Quantitative Reasoning	3
ENG 101	Composition I	3

Semester 2

AUT 103	Automotive Brakes	4
AUT 104	Automotive Steering/Suspension	4
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
PSY 100	Human Relations	3
	Or
PSY 121	General Psychology	3
CIS 107	Introduction to Computers/Application	3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 32 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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