Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete an 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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to completing your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester, schedule permitting. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| 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 |
Spring Semester 2
Summer Semester 3
| 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 |
Fall Semester 4
| 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 |