Automotive Technology - Automotive Maintenance Specialist Level 1 Certificate
An introductory overview of the automotive service industry including history safety practices shop equipment and tools vehicle subsystems service publications professional responsibilities and automobile maintenance. Course material may be taught using manufacture-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester. (Fall Spring)
Additional course fee(s) required.
Diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension and steering systems including electronically-controlled systems. Includes component repair alignment procedures and tire and wheel service. Course material may be taught using manufacture-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
Theory and principles related to the design operation and servicing of automotive braking systems. Includes disc and drum-type brakes hydraulic systems power assist components anti-lock brake systems and diagnosis and reconditioning procedures.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
Diagnosis and repair of manual/electronic climate control systems; includes the refrigeration cycle and EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.
Additional course fee(s) required.
An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory testing diagnosis and repair of charging and starting systems and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical principles schematic diagrams and service manuals. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
Fundamentals of engine operation and diagnosis including lubrication and cooling systems. Emphasis on identification of components measurements inspections and repair methods.
AUMT 1201.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Total Program Hours
16
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Today's automotive market is vast and diversified. This has created a high demand for a new generation of automotive technicians. We want to help you fulfill your dream and to fill that demand. Our curriculum is designed with one goal in mind - to prepare students for the workforce. We will train our students within the basics of automotive knowledge with input from our industry partners to prepare automotive technicians of the future.
