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AutomotiveASE Technician
Transportation Technologies – Certificate of Achievement
The automotive ASE technician certificate of achievement is a
program for individuals who would like to enter the automotive
repair industry with the core skills established by the automotive
service excellence certification. The successful student will
become a qualified entry level technician with strong basic skills
using the latest technology and repair equipment.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Identify and implement safety procedures involved in
diagnosis, service, and repair of all major light vehicle
components and systems.
• Analyze and interpret diagnostic and test information to
formulate correct repair procedures.
• Demonstrate correct repair strategies and techniques by
applying knowledge of system operation and demonstration of
mechanical skills to accomplish repair tasks.
General Education Requirements
Communications 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Strongly recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
MATH 108 or higher
Total General Education Requirements 9 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
AUTO 101 General Auto.......................................................4
AUTO 111 Automotive Electricity. .......................................4
AUTO 112 Automotive Electricity II. ....................................4
AUTO 136 Engine Repair. ....................................................5
AUTO 145 Automotive Brakes. ............................................5
AUTO 150 Steering and Suspension Systems.......................5
AUTO 225 Engine Performance I. ........................................4
AUTO 227 Engine Performance II. .......................................4
AUTO 265 Electrical/Electronic Systems III. .........................4
Total Core Requirements 40 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 49 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester–Summer
Core AUTO 101 General Auto 4
Total 4
2nd Semester–Fall
Core AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Core AUTO 111 Automotive Electricity 4
Core AUTO 145 Automotive Brakes 5
Core AUTO 150 Steering and Suspension Systems 5
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 108 Math for Technicians 3
Total 18
3rd Semester–Spring
Core AUTO 112 Automotive Electricity II 4
Core AUTO 136 Engine Repair 5
Core AUTO 225 Engine Performance I 4
Human Relations CE 201 Workplace Readiness 3
Communications ENG 107 Technical Communications I 3
Total 19
Second Year 1st Semester–Fall
Core AUTO 227 Engine Performance II 4
Core AUTO 265 Electrical/Electronic Systems III 4
Total 8
Certificate Total 49