Automotive Technician

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles at the entry level. The program prepares the individual to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment. Instruction in the diagnosis of malfunctions and the repair of engines; fuel, electrical, cooling, and brake systems; drive train; and suspension systems are included. The competencies in the Automotive Technology program are directly correlated with the knowledge required to prepare an individual for the certification test given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The content is organized into competency-based courses of instruction that specify occupational competencies the individual must successfully complete according to the priorities for tasks established by the ASE Education Foundation.

A Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) may be earned in the first semester, and the Automotive Technician Technical Diploma (TD) may be earned upon completion of all technical courses. Students also have the option to complete the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Associate of Applied Science with a concentration in Automotive Technology by completing General Education courses in addition to the technical courses.

To receive an Automotive credential, the student must:

• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours that are to be used towards the credential
• Earn a “C” or better in all MVSB and AUTO courses
• Earn an “S” (Satisfactory) in AUTO 1152  and AUTO 1252  

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the skills needed for entry and advanced levels of employment in an automotive technology career.
2. Engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate selection, safe use, and maintenance of hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment.
4. Demonstrate the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling, brake systems, drive train, and suspension systems.
5. Demonstrate knowledge needed to pass the certification exams given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
6. Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, employability skills, and strong work ethics.