Automotive Fundamentals - Diploma

The Automotive Fundamentals diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare a graduate for entry-level employment in automotive service and repair. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a diploma in Automotive Fundamentals. Program graduates are eligible to take competency test offered by the National Institute of Automotive Excellence.

Length of Program
A minimum of 77 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 5 - 6 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment in the following service areas: brake systems, anti-lock brake systems, suspension and steering systems, electrical systems, fuel and exhaust systems, emission control systems, ignition systems, and four-wheel alignment.

Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is not required for admissions; however, it is required for graduation. GED prep courses are available at no charge for those who need the service prior to GED testing.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores). Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

General Core Courses
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
ENG 101 English 5
MAT 101 General Mathematics 5

Occupational Courses
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
AUT 120 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems 6
AUT 124 Battery Starting and Charging System 4
AUT 126 Engine Prin. of Operation & Repair 6
AUT 128 Fuel, Ignition, and Emission Systems 7
AUT 130 Automotive Brake Systems 4
AUT 132 Suspension and Steering Systems 4
AUT 134 Drivelines 4
AUT 140 Electronic Engine Control Systems 7
AUT 142 Climate Control Systems 6
AUT 144 Intro to Automatic Transmissions 4
AUT 220 Automotive Technology Internship 6
OR
XXX xxx Electives 6