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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year (four semester) Automotive Service: Comprehensive Technician Certificate and enter the workforce. Students explore the operation, maintenance, and service of all modern automotive systems including: electricity and electrical systems, engine operation, overhaul, and replacement as well as cooling and lubrication systems, steering, suspension, alignment, tires, wheels, brakes - including anti-lock brakes and traction control systems, HVAC systems, manual and automatic transmission operation, overhaul, and replacement, and differential and drive axle service. This certificate will give students a solid foundation in automotive fundamentals, basic exposure to and experience with all modern automotive systems, and readiness for entry-level employment in the automotive service industry. Students completing this certificate will have the basic entry-level skills most requested by employers. They will also have some experience with additional systems and procedures that are seen as beyond the entry-level technician.
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First Semester
| ASE 1002 | Intro to the Automotive Shop | 2 |
| ASE 1020 | Basic Automotive Electricity | 2 |
| ASE 1023 | Starting and Charging Systems | 2 |
| ASE 1030 | General Engine Diagnosis | 2 |
| ASE 1040 | Suspension and Steering I | 2 |
| ASE 1010 | Automotive Brake Service I | 2 |
| ASE 1011 | Automotive Brake Service II | 2 |
| ASE 2050 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| ASE 1041 | Suspension and Steering II | 2 |
| ASE 1060 | Automotive Engine Repair | 2 |
| ASE 1062 | Automotive Engine Service & Repair | 2 |
| ASE 2191 | Automotive & Diesel Body Electrical | 3 |
| ASE 2095 | Heating & Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| CIS 1018 or LANGUAGE or GT PATHWAYS | Introduction to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| ASE 1091 | Automotive Engine Repair & Rebuild | 4 |
| ASE 2010 | Automotive Power & ABS Brake Systems | 2 |
| ASE 1034 | Automotive Fuel & Emissions Systems I | 2 |
| ASE 2192 | Automotive Computers & Ignition Systems | 3 |
| ASE 2193 | Auto Fuel Injection & Emissions Systems II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
| ASE 2194 | Suspension & Steering III | 3 |
| ASE 1050 | Manual Drive Train & Axle Maintenance | 2 |
| ASE 1051 | Man Trans/Transaxles/Clutches I | 2 |
| ASE 1092 | Manual Transmission, Transaxles, Clutches II | 3 |
| ASE 2051 | Automotive Transmission & Transaxle Repair | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |