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Automotive Service Technology AAS
Automotive Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | Two years
Earn your degree in Automotive Service Technology at Clackamas Community College and learn how to repair and maintain passenger cars and light trucks.
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.
Automotive Service Technology AAS
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
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).
Career Pathways Roadmap for Automotive Service TechnologyPROGRAM 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 or higher)
- 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: PSY-101 or COMM-100 Basic Speech Communication)
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goalsPhysical
Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (3 credits- courses with HE, HPE, or PE prefix, HE-252 or MFG-107 recommended)
- 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;
- 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;
- communicate clearly with team members and supervisors;
- conduct yourself on the job with a high degree of professionalism;
- 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.
Automotive Service Technology Core Requirements
Complete 6 credits of AM-280
- AM-280*
- Auto Mechanics/CWE
- 6
Complete WLD-102 or AB-112
- AB-112
- Collision Repair Welding I
- 2
- WLD-102
- Introduction to Welding
- 2
Complete the following Automotive Service Technology Core Requirements
- AM-121
- General Auto Repair I
- 3
- AM-122
- General Auto Repair II
- 3
- AM-129
- Electrical Systems
- 7
- AM-130
- Brake Systems
- 7
- AM-131
- Chassis Systems
- 7
- AM-133
- Engine Systems
- 7
- AM-223
- Hybrid Service Technology
- 3
- AM-224
- Comfort Systems
- 4
- AM-228
- Service Shop Management
- 4
- AM-235
- Power Transmission Systems
- 7
- AM-243
- Fuel & Emission Control Systems
- 7
- AM-244
- Advanced Electrical Systems
- 7
- AM-245
- Automatic Transmission Systems
- 7
Computation Related Instruction
Complete MTH-050 or MTH-065
- MTH-050
- Technical Mathematics I
- 4
- MTH-065
- Algebra II
- 4
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-101 or WR-121
- WR-101
- Communication Skills: Occupational Writing
- 3
- WR-121
- English Composition
- 4
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. Recommended: COMM-100 or PSY-101. Please refer to page 82 of the catalog for a list of approved Related Instruction Courses.
PE/Health/Safety Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. Recommended: HE-252 or MFG-107. Please refer to page 82 of the catalog for a list of approved Related Instruction Courses.
*May be taken after the first year
Note: Alternative course schedule is available. Contact the Automotive Department, 503-594-3047 for more information.
