Certificate in Automotive Service Technology

The Certificate in Automotive Service Technology is a concentrated curriculum designed to prepare the student for entry level employment in the automotive services industry in the shortest possible time. This curriculum consists of all the automotive core courses required for the AAS degree. A total of 52 credits are required to receive the Certificate in Automotive Service Technology.

General education requirements

There is no general education requirement for the Certificate, however, communication skills, mathematical skills, and study skills are essential for successful job performance and will be scheduled on an individual basis as necessary. All incoming Automotive Certificate students must take the Accuplacer assessment test to determine their level or skill in these areas.

Certificate Program Requirements

Fall Semester
	ASE 102	Introduction to the auto shop	2
	ASE 120	Basic Auto Electricity	2
	ASE 123	Auto. battery, starting, & charging	2
	ASE 132	Ignition systems diagnosis & repair	2
	ASE 221	Automotive body electrical	4
	ASE 110	Brakes I	3
	ASE 210	Brakes II	3
	ASE 140	Suspension & steering I	3
	ASE 240	Suspension & steering II	3
	ASE 150	Auto. u-joint & axle shaft service	2
		Total Semester credits	26
Spring Semester
	ASE 130	General Engine Diagnosis	2
	ASE 160	Auto engine removal & installation	1
	ASE 134	Automotive emissions	2
	ASE 233	Fuel injection & exhaust systems	4
	ASE 231	Automotive computers	2
	ASE 235	Driveabiity diagnosis	1
	ASE 151	Auto manual trans./transaxle/clutch	2
	ASE 152	Differential & 4wd/Awd service	2
	ASE 250	Automatic trans/transaxle service	1
	ASE 265	Automotive heating and air conditioning	5
	ASE 185	Independent study	4
		Total Semester credits	26