Automotive Technology Certificate
Curriculum AUT.AUT.CERT (C347C)
The Automotive Technology certificate curriculum is designed for learners who wish to concentrate solely on technically-related courses in the repair of today’s high-tech computerized automobile.
Upon completion of the program, the certificate holder will be able to seek employment as an automobile repair technician in a dealership or the aftermarket and can move into advanced automotive opportunities, such as service advising and manufacturer corporate positions.
Program is a National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) division of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the successful completion of the Automotive Technology Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures;
- apply appropriate NATEF systematic approaches when diagnosing automotive problems or concerns;
- recognize automotive engine problems based on previous classroom theory and lab practices;
- diagnose and repair engine related issues; and
- locate, interpret and apply online manual information provided by the manufacturer or any other automotive online manual website.
| AUT 112 ◊ Introduction to Automotive Technology | | 3 credits |
| AUT 114 ◊ # Fuel Management Systems | | 4 credits |
| AUT 127 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I | | 4 credits |
| AUT 136 ◊ # Brakes Systems | | 4 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| AUT 129 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics II | | 3 credits |
| AUT 226 ◊ # Engine Performance & Diagnosis | | 5 credits |
| AUT 240 ◊ # Steering, Suspension and Alignment | | 4 credits |
| AUT 275 ◊ # Manual Transmissions & Drives | | 6 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 18 |
| AUT 280 ◊ # Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals | | 2 credits |
| AUT 282 ◊ # Advanced Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning | | 2 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 4 |
| AUT 150 ◊ # Automotive Power Plants | | 5 credits |
| AUT 230 ◊ # Computerized Engine Controls | | 5 credits |
| AUT 277 ◊ # Advanced Automatic Transmission & Repair | | 5 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 52
See AUT course descriptions.
Coordinator: Robert Jaimes, Ext. 3073
Gainful Employment
The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.
http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/AutomotiveTechnologyCertificate/47.0604-Gedt.html
For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.