Auto Maintenance and Light Truck Repair Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Diagnose automotive electrical and accessory systems.
• Demonstrate mastery of a digital volt ohm meter (DVOM) and other electrical testing equipment to troubleshoot batteries, charging and lighting systems.
• Diagnose and repair brake antilock and power booster systems.
• Diagnose and repair suspension and steering components and perform vehicle alignment.
• Diagnose and repair heating and air conditioning systems, including manual and automatic climate control systems.
• Perform oil change service, tire rotation, vehicle inspections, water-leak and wind-noise diagnosis, and other general vehicle maintenance service.

Program Requirements: (24 Credits)

• ATEC 111L - Introduction to Automotive Credits: 2
• ATEC 114L - Automotive Brake System Credits: 4
• ATEC 115L - Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems Credits: 4
• ATEC 116L - Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems I Credits: 4
• ATEC 119L - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Credits: 4

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• BLDG 115 - Trades Mathematics Credits: 3

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• MATH 1130 - Survey of Mathematics Credits: 3 or higher

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• ENGL 1110 - Composition I Credits: 3

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• ENGL 1210 - Technical Communications Credits: 3

Note:

See First-Year Student Success Course Requirement .

Total 24 Credits