Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate

Pathway:

Automotive Brake and Suspension

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

AUT.BRK.CERT (C447B)

Total Program Credits: 19

The Brake and Suspension certificate is designed to provide the student with skills necessary for entry-level employment at a brake and suspension repair facility.

Instruction includes complete brake system servicing, use of lathes for disc and drum machining, asbestos safety control, front-end alignment, active suspension and steering system diagnosis and repair.

Stackable Certificate:

Light Vehicle Maintenance Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures.
  2. Analyze brake problems and/or suspension symptoms through systematic diagnosis and proper procedures.
  3. Explain complex brake systems as well as suspension’s theory applied to a specific make and model.
  4. Apply appropriate NATEF systematic approaches and strategies when diagnosing or repairing brakes or suspension systems.
 (Spring 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 112 Introduction to Automotive Technology

Core Course

3

AUT 114 # Fuel Management Systems

Core Course

4

AUT 127 # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I

Core Course

4

Total Semester Credits:11
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)
Note: Light Vehicle Maintenance Certificate has been completed.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 136 # Brake Systems

Core Course

4

AUT 240 # Steering, Suspension and Alignment

Core Course

4

Total Semester Credits:8
Next StepsMeet 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.)

See AUT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Ken Davis, Ext. 3454, Email: kennethdavis@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)