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Entry Level Automotive Service Technology, Certificate

The Entry Level Automotive Service Technology Certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level career in the automotive field. Students will learn foundational knowledge and skills in order to diagnose, service, and maintain today's sophisticated vehicles. Upon successful completion of the program students will be prepared to take several of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tests. The Automotive Service Technology Program is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF). 

For more information about Automotive Service Technology, please visit the program page.

Certificate Requirements

Field of Study Code: AUTO.CER.ENTRY

Program Requirements
AUTO 1110Engine Design and Operation3
AUTO 1120Manual Drive Train and Axles3
AUTO 1131Automotive Electrical I3
AUTO 1140Suspension, Steering and Alignment3
AUTO 1232Automotive Electrical II3
AUTO 1240Braking Systems3
AUTO 1250Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating3
AUTO 1261Engine Controls & Emissions I3
AUTO 2120Automatic Transmission3
AUTO 2280Automotive Service6
Program Electives
Select one or more credits from the following courses.1
AUTO 1040
Automotive for Non-Majors
AUTO 1840
Independent Study
AUTO 2345
Automotive Hybrid Technology
AUTO 2364
Automotive ScanTool Usage & Exploration
AUTO 2365
Intro to Diesel Fuel Systems & Emissions
AUTO 2840
Experimental/Pilot Class
AUTO 2860
Internship (Career & Technical Ed)
WELD 1100
Welding I
Total Credits34