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This certificate provides students with basic skills in key high-demand automotive repair and maintenance systems, including brakes, electrical, suspension, steering, and climate control. The certificate is designed to allow students with full-time employment or other daytime commitments the ability to attend classes and obtain a certificate in a one-year period.(There are no prerequisites or special application requirements for admission to this certificate.)

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Automotive Entry Level Technician certificate should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

1. Perform tasks related to electrical/electronic systems, suspension and steering, and heating and air conditioning systems.
2. Analyze, diagnose, and perform repairs related to electrical/electronic systems, suspension and steering, and heating and air conditioning systems.
3. Identify and use tools, testing, and measuring equipment required to perform diagnosis and repairs to electrical/electronic systems, suspension and steering, and heating and air conditioning systems.
4. Perform personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; and handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
5. Practice professional and ethical behaviors as applied to the workplace environment.
6. Use industry standard automotive terminology and clarifying language to communicate orally and in writing with customers, suppliers,supervisors, and co-workers.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 28 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in AUM courses.