Automotive Service Technology AAS

Learn what it takes to work in the automotive industry, how to repair and maintain passenger cars and light trucks from experienced faculty members and take advantage of cooperative work experience with local employers while earning your Associate of Applied Science degree in automotive technology from Clackamas Community College. Our mission is to provide quality instruction and training leading to employment, advancement, and/or personal enrichment in the automotive mechanics industry.

Need auto repair for your car?

Simply fill out our Automotive Repair Application and return it back to us. All vehicles used in our academic automotive programs are selected by instructors depending on their individual training needs. Contact Jessica Matthews at jessem@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3049 if you have any questions.

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Automotive Service Technology AAS

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Description and Outcomes

PROGRAM CODE: AAS.AUTOSERTECH

The instruction, curriculum, facilities, and equipment of the Automotive Service Technology program have been evaluated by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF) and are accredited to the Master Automotive Service Technician (MAST) level.

Training combines operational theory with hands-on activities in engine repair, automatic transmissions, manual transmission and drive train, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, engine performance, safety systems, and alternative fuel transportation vehicles.

The program consists of instructional blocks of 100 hours each that are a combination of lecture and hands-on laboratory work. Each instructional block focuses on a specialized area and at the completion, students are assessed according to their success in meeting course outcomes.

Partnerships between CCC and automotive repair businesses will allow you to learn in the classroom and on the job through the Internship and the Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) courses.

The program prepares students to pass ASE certification tests and begin a career as an automotive service technician. Students can achieve industry-recognized ASE certification shortly after earning a degree.

Entry into the program is yearly, typically beginning fall term. An alternate schedule may be available depending on program limits for student seat loads.

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II)

Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Workplace Writing or WR-121Z Composition I)

Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (1 course- Recommended: COMM-100Z Introduction to Communication or PSY-101 Human Relations)

Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (3 credits- Recommended: HE-252 First Aid/CPR/AED or MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid)

Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

work safely in the shop, including addressing environmental concerns related to the industry;
apply technical knowledge, understanding, and skills to tasks, in accordance with ASEEF Program Accreditation;
apply the principles of engineering, mathematics, and science to analyze and diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical concerns in automotive applications;
research, report, and present industry related data, using computer knowledge and skills;
apply critical thinking skills in technical problem solving;
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in an automotive service setting;
use Industry approved diagnostic equipment to analyze and diagnose vehicle systems.

Complete the following Core Requirements

AM-101
Intro to Automotive Service Technology
2

AM-129
Electrical Systems I
5

AM-130
Brake Systems
5

AM-131
Suspension Systems
5

AM-133
Engine Systems
5

AM-135
Power Transmission Systems
5

AM-142
Engine Performance I
5

AM-201
Automotive Internship
3

AM-223
Alternative Fuels Transportation Technology
5

AM-224
Comfort Systems
5

AM-225
Safety Systems
5

AM-228
Service Shop Management
4

AM-229
Electrical Systems II
5

AM-242
Engine Performance II
5

AM-245
Automatic Transmission Systems
5

WLD-102
Introduction to Welding
2

Total Credits Required: 91