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AutomotiveGeneral Service Technician
Transportation Technologies – Certificate of Achievement
The automotive general service technician certificate of
achievement trains individuals in basic automotive repair and
maintenance. Graduates of the program will be well qualified
for entry level automotive maintenance and parts store positions.
Successful students complete the core areas of ASE training. All
general service training may be applied toward other automotive
certificate and degree programs.
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
BUS 107 or COM 113
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
Total Core Requirements 28 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 37 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
Human Relations CE 201 Workplace Readiness 3
Communications ENG 107 Technical Communications I 3
Total 15
Certificate Total 37