Engine Performance Certificate
Total Program Credits: 24
The Engine Performance certificate program is designed to provide the student skills to seek entry-level employment as an engine performance technician.
Instruction includes complete fuel system diagnosis, repair and adjustment, battery, starting, charging and ignition system testing, scope/engine analyzer usage both analog and digital, and computerized engine control systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Engine Performance Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures.
- Analyze vehicle symptoms or assess vehicle situations based on previous knowledge and classroom/shop experience.
- Explain proper procedures when dealing with a check engine or emissions related problem.
- Communicate with instructors applying the target language utilized in a repair facility or as technicians in the industry.
- Determine a systematic approach more suitable to the situation encountered to repair/replace or diagnose an engine performance issue.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| 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 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| AUT 129 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics II | Core Course | 3 |
| AUT 226 ◊ # Engine Performance & Diagnosis | Core Course | 5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 8 |
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) |
| AUT 230 ◊ # Computerized Engine Controls | Core Course | 5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 5 |
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.) |
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) |