Honda/Acura (PACT) Certificate
Total Program Credits: 57
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.
Prospective students must contact the Honda PACT coordinator 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.
Stackable Certificate:
Truck Brake and Suspension CertificateEngine Performance CertificateLight Vehicle Maintenance CertificateTransmission Repair Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Honda/Acura PACT Certificate program, 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.
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| AUT 112 ◊ Introduction to Automotive Technology | Core Course | 3 |
| AUT 127 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 136 ◊ # Brakes Systems | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 240 ◊ # Steering, Suspension and Alignment | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 296 ◊ # Automotive Internship I | Core Course | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| AUT 114 ◊ # Fuel Management Systems | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 129 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics II | Core Course | 3 |
| AUT 150 ◊ # Automotive Power Plants | Core Course | 5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable) |
Brake & Suspension and Light Vehicle Maintenance Certificates have been completed.
| AUT 280 ◊ # Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals | Core Course | 2 |
| AUT 282 ◊ # Advanced Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning | Core Course | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 4 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan option).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop
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| AUT 226 ◊ # Engine Performance & Diagnosis | Core Course | 5 |
| AUT 275 ◊ # Manual Transmissions & Drives | Core Course | 6 |
| AUT 297 ◊ # Automotive Internship II | Core Course | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan option).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop
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| AUT 230 ◊ # Computerized Engine Controls | Core Course | 5 |
| AUT 277 ◊ # Advanced Automatic Transmission & Repair | Core Course | 5 |
| AUT 298 ◊ # Automotive Internship III | Core Course | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 11 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
Automotive Technology, Engine Performance and Transmission Repair Certificates have been completed.
See AUT course descriptions.
Chairperson: Mohsin (Moe) Habeeb, Ext. 3453, email: mohsinhabeeb@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |