Automotive Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | Two years

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Perform testing and servicing on all hybrid systems
• Service and repair automatic and manual transmission/transaxles, heating/air conditioning, electrical, engine and steering and suspension systems

Careers

Career opportunities include:

• automotive service mechanic/ technician
• recreational vehicle service technician
• truck service mechanic/technician

Job Market

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Additional Information

• Occupation Overview: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanic

Programs that are 12-44 credits that acknowledge a specific skill proficiency to help students gain enhanced employment opportunities are considered state-approved Career Pathways. Certain certificates are eligible for federal financial aid, while others may only be eligible as a segment of an aid-eligible certificate or degree program (Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Students).

PROGRAM CODE: AAS.AUTOSERTECH

The program focuses on the repair and maintenance of passenger cars and light trucks. Course work includes cooperative work experience working for a local employer. Those who wish to specialize may take advanced mechanical studies courses for more in-depth experience. Students may enter the program any term.

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 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing or WR-121 English Composition)

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

Human Relations (1 course- recommended: COMM-100 Basic Speech Communication or PSY-101 Human Relations)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (3 credits- courses with HE, HPE, or PE prefix; 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:

• practice safety precautions to protect the environment, the student, and the vehicle;
• communicate clearly with team members and supervisors;
• conduct yourself on the job with a high degree of professionalism;
• test and repair basic automotive electrical systems;
• diagnose, repair, and service modern automotive brake systems including, anti-lock systems, traction control systems, and stability control systems;
• diagnose, repair, and service modern suspension systems;
• diagnose, repair, and maintenance of all hybrid systems;
• diagnose and repair symptom based mechanical engine problems, including, cylinder head, valve train; and engine block problems;
• diagnose, repair, and service front and rear wheel drive automatic transmissions;
• diagnose, repair, and service modern fuel and emissions systems;
• diagnose and repair automotive electrical accessory systems;
• diagnose, repair, and service modern heating and air conditioning systems;
• diagnose, repair, and service front and rear wheel drive manual drive train and axle systems.