Honda/Acura (PACT) Certificate

Curriculum AUT.PAC.CERT (C347J)

The Honda Professional Automotive Career Training program (PACT) is a cooperative agreement between Triton College and American Honda Motor Co. which alternates college training and practical experience at a Honda or Acura* dealership facility. Students are prepared in all areas of product servicing.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the successful completion of the Honda/Acura PACT Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

  • demonstrate OSHA & EPA recognized safety practices and procedures;
  • demonstrate vehicle symptoms by performing diagnostic evaluations;
  • demonstrate complex automotive diagnostic procedures;
  • calculate math skills related to automotive technology;
  • demonstrate ethical work habits through questioning and answering techniques; and
  • demonstrate communication skills through verbal evaluations.
Prospective students must contact the Honda PACT coordinator, Michael DiGangi, at Ext. 3456 to apply. Application information can be downloaded at www.triton.edu. Hand tools are required both at the dealership and at Triton.
Upon completion of the program, the certificate holder will be able to meet all Honda/Acura* training requirements, including completing an internship at a sponsoring dealership.

*Honda/Acura sponsorship is required at a repair facility.

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 112 Introduction to Automotive Technology

3 credits

AUT 127 # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I

4 credits

AUT 136 # Brakes Systems

4 credits

AUT 240 # Steering, Suspension and Alignment

4 credits

AUT 296 # Automotive Internship I

2 credits

Total Semester Credits:17

Semester Two

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 114 # Fuel Management Systems

4 credits

AUT 129 # Automotive Electricity & Electronics II

3 credits

AUT 150 # Automotive Power Plants

5 credits

Total Semester Credits:12

Semester Three

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 280 # Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals

2 credits

AUT 282 # Advanced Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning

2 credits

Total Semester Credits:4

Semester Four

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 226 # Engine Performance & Diagnosis

5 credits

AUT 275 # Manual Transmissions & Drives

6 credits

AUT 297 # Automotive Internship II

2 credits

Total Semester Credits:13

Semester Five

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 230 # Computerized Engine Controls

5 credits

AUT 277 # Advanced Automatic Transmission & Repair

5 credits

AUT 298 # Automotive Internship III

1 credit

 
General education/Humanities and Fine Arts

1 credit

OR
PED PED Activity course

1 credit

Total Semester Credits:12

Total Credit Hours: 58

See AUT course descriptions.

Coordinator: Mohsin (Moe) Habeeb, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3453 or mohsinhabeeb@triton.edu

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career. 

https://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/HondaAcuraPACTCertificate/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.