Automotive Technology - Certificate of Achievement

Fall 2024

Catalog Description

The Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to all vehicle systems such as: Engines, Transmissions, Electrical, HVAC, Engine Management, Hybrid / EV, and ADAS.

Career Opportunities


TOP Code 0948.00 - Automotive Technology*
CIP Code 47.0604 - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the program the student should be able to:
  1. prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry.
  2. demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles.
  3. display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision.
  4. demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry.

Required Core
49.0
ATEC 1 (same as APAU 9747)
Automotive Engines (Active)
4.0
ATEC 2 (same as APAU 9733)
Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (Historical)
3.0
ATEC 3 (same as APAU 9732)
Automotive Manual Transmissions and Transaxles (Active)
3.0
ATEC 4 (same as APAU 9734)
Automotive Suspension and Steering (Active)
3.0
ATEC 5 (same as APAU 9723)
Automotive Braking Systems (Active)
3.0
ATEC 6A (same as APAU 9725)
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (Active)
4.0
ATEC 6B (same as APAU 9748)
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (Active)
3.0
ATEC 7 (same as APAU 9729)
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (Active)
2.5
ATEC 8 (same as APAU 9727)
Automotive Air and Fuel Delivery Systems (Active)
4.0
ATEC 10 (same as APAU 9741)
Automotive Advanced Engine Performance (Active)
3.0
ATEC 50 (same as APAU 9724)
Introduction to Automotive Technology (Active)
3.0
ATEC 75
Automotive Service Consultant (Historical)
3.0
ATEC 92
Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (Active)
3.0
ATEC 93
New Vehicle Technologies (Active)
3.0
ATEC 94 (same as APAU 9754)
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (Active)
4.5
Total: 49.0