Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate

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Certificate of Completion: 36 credits

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter or Spring Quarter; or with instructor permission

The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician program is the entry point for both Automotive Technology programs. Students receive three quarters of NATEF/ASE training in a hands-on, live-work environment. Successful students should be able to pass ASE Certification exams in Maintenance and Light Repair, Brakes, Steering & Suspension, and Heating and Air Conditioning. Successful students may choose to advance to the Automotive Technology program for more advanced training in vehicle power trains and electronics.

Program Requirements

Below is the course sequence for students who enter in Fall Quarter. The course sequence for other entry points may vary.

Quarter 1

COL 101 - College Success 2 Credits
AUTC 101 - Safety/Environmental Issues 2 Credits
AUTC 112 - Maintenance and Light Repair 7 Credits
AUTC 117 - Electrical Systems 7 Credits
AUTC 171 - Written Communications 1 Credits
INDS 101 - First Aid/CPR & AED 1 Credits

Quarter 2

AMATH 178J - Automotive Mathematics 1 Credits
AUTC 118 - Brakes 7 Credits
AUTC 132 - Steering and Suspension 7 Credits
AUTC 180 - Human Relations/Customer Relations 1 Credits

GPA Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
Minimum grade for each course: 1.0

*Note: Clinical & Field-Based Experience courses require a Satisfactory (S) grade.