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• Auto Repair Technician AAS  
• Auto Repair Technician Certificate of Proficiency 

Today's automobile is designed and engineered at a higher level of technology than ever before. This produces a high demand for trained repair technicians who can meet the increased technical challenges. This program prepares students for employment in automotive dealership service centers, independent repair shops, and specialty or customized shops. The auto repair technician field is rapidly changing and relies more and more on advanced knowledge - particularly in the electrical and electronics areas. As a well-trained technician with current skills, you can expect rapid employment and a steady rising income. In addition this program includes preparation for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.

Auto Repair Technician AAS graduates will:

• Perform repairs on various vehicles and components
• Meet minimum competency in seven categories identified as essential for employability: adherence to policy/attendance, technical knowledge/skill application, work planning, quality of work, interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication.
• Be prepared to succeed on the ASE certification. 

The following program outline is the sequence of courses for this area of study. It is the student’s responsibility to work out his or her individual schedule with a counselor or adviser.

• TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken in the first quarter.
• AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics must be completed before Engine Performance Series (AUTO 134, 135, 136 and 138).
• AUTO 298 must be completed in the last quarter of training.
• CWEX Cooperative Work Experience may be completed in the student's last two quarters of training, used as a requirement for classes within the quarter the student is registered for by instructor permission only.

Admission Dates: fall, winter, spring, summer.

COURSE		CR
TRAN 110	Computer Basics/Transportation Trades	2
TRAN 112	Shop and Business Practices	5
TRAN 113	Basic Electrical Systems	4
TRAN 125	Mechanical Principles	5
AUTO 120	Electrical/Electronics Systems	14
AUTO 124	Maintenance Procedures	2
AUTO 134	Engine Performance-Ignition	4
AUTO 135	Engine Performance-Fuel	4
AUTO 136	Engine Performance-Emission	4
AUTO 138	Engine Performance-Comp. Controls	4
AUTO 140	Brake Systems	10
AUTO 144	Suspension, Steering & Alignment	6
AUTO 210	Engine Repair	10
AUTO 215	Heating and Air Conditioning Service	6
AUTO 220	Automatic Transmission and Transaxles	8
AUTO 225	Manual Transmission and Axles	8
AUTO 298	Job Search	1

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 20 credits
Written Communication	5
Oral Communication	5
Quantitative Reasoning	5
Social Science	5

See the General Education Requirements page (opens new window) for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

Today's automobile is designed and engineered at a higher level of technology than ever before. This produces a high demand for trained repair technicians who can meet the increased technical challenges. This program prepares students for employment in independent repair shops, and specialty or customized shops. The auto repair technician field is rapidly changing and relies more and more on advanced knowledge - particularly in the electrical and electronics areas. As a well-trained technician with current skills, you can expect rapid employment and a steadily rising income. In addition this program includes preparation for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.

The following program outline is the sequence of courses for this area of study. It is the student’s responsibility to work out his or her individual schedule with a counselor or adviser.

• TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken before Technical Electives
• AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics must be completed before Engine Performance Series (AUTO 134, 135, 136 and 138)
• AUTO 298 must be completed in the last quarter of training
• CWEX Cooperative Work Experience may be completed in the student's last 2 quarters of training and used as a requirement for classes within the quarter the student is registered for by instructor permission only.

Admission Dates: fall, winter, spring, summer.

TRAN 110	Computer Basics/Transportation Trades	2
TRAN 112	Shop and Business Practices	5
TRAN 113	Basic Electrical Systems	4
TRAN 125	Mechanical Principles	5
AUTO 120	Electrical/Electronics Systems	14
AUTO 124	Maintenance Procedures	2

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES: Select a minimum of 42 credits with instructor approval.

COURSE		CR
AUTO 134	Engine Performance-Ignition	4
AUTO 135	Engine Performance-Fuel	4
AUTO 136	Engine Performance-Emission	4
AUTO 138	Engine Performance-Comp. Controls	4
AUTO 140	Brake Systems	10
AUTO 144	Suspension, Steering & Alignment	6
AUTO 210	Engine Repair	10
AUTO 215	Heating and Air Conditioning Service	6
AUTO 220	Automatic Transmission and Transaxles	8
AUTO 225	Manual Transmission and Axles	8
AUTO 298	Job Search	1

See the General Education Requirements page (opens new window) for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.