Automotive Service
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automotive Service prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain automobiles. Instruction is in both the theoretical and practical aspects of automotive repair, service and maintenance, and includes brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains, and heating and air conditioning systems. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Certification Tests (A1 - A8).
See program advisor for additional certificate offerings. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Automotive Service (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5956
Total credits required
45-48
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards.
- Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials.
- Locate and interpret appropriate service information.
- Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automotive systems.
- Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automotive systems.
- Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automotive systems.
- Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards.
- Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards.
- Practice industry accepted ethical behavior.
- Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service.
- Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 42 | |
| ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 |
| ASE110 | Engine Fundamentals (4) OR | |
| ASE110AU | Engine Fundamentals (4) | 4 |
| ASE120 | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) OR | |
| ASE120AU | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) | 4 |
| ASE130 | Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) OR | |
| ASE130AU | Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) | 4 |
| ASE140 | Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment (4) OR | |
| ASE140AU | Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment (4) | 4 |
| ASE150 | Automotive Brake Systems (4) OR | |
| ASE150AU | Automotive Brake Systems (4) | 4 |
| ASE160 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical (4) OR | |
| ASE160AU | Introduction to Automotive Electrical (4) | 4 |
| ASE170 | Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (4) OR | |
| ASE170AU | Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (4) | 4 |
| ASE180 | Introduction to Engine Management (4) OR | |
| ASE180AU | Introduction to Engine Management (4) | 4 |
| ASE260 | Advanced Automotive Electrical (4) OR | |
| ASE260AU | Advanced Automotive Electrical (4) | 4 |
| ASE280 | Engine Management (4) OR | |
| ASE280AU | Engine Management (4) | 4 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3-8 | |
| ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | 2 |
| ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | 2 |
| ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | 1-4 |
| ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | 1-4 |
| ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | 1-3 |
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