Associate of Applied Science Degree: 140 credits
Monday - Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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 the Automotive Technology and Automotive Technology programs. Students receive three quarters of ASE / NATEF training in a hands-on, live-work environment and a quarter of internship in an approved automotive repair facility where students can put their skills to work in a real work environment. Successful students should be able to pass ASE Certification exams in Maintenance and Light Repair, Brakes, Steering & Suspension, and Heating & Air Conditioning. Successful students may choose to advance to either Automotive Technology or the Automotive Technology program for more advanced training in vehicle power trains and electronics.
In the three-quarter Automotive Technology Certificate of Completion program, students are prepared for the challenges of working on today’s sophisticated and complex automobiles. Students learn all aspects of automotive repair and are provided with hands-on training in real-world shop environments using modern state of the art technologically advanced equipment and facilities. Students graduate with a Washington State Emission Certification and an ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certificate. Students are provided the opportunity for ASE certification in Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Performance, and Advanced Engine Diagnostics. By combining mechanical, electronic, math, communication and problem-solving skills with hands-on training, students develop a solid foundation to ensure their success in the automotive field.
The Automotive Technology is a four -quarter Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program option in which students receive training in all eight NATEF/ASE automotive repair areas (Engine Repair, Manual Drive Train, Automatic Transmission, Brakes, Steering and Suspension, Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical/ Electronic Systems, and Engine Performance). Students gain real work experience in the automotive shop environment and develop the competencies of a professional automotive technician.
Students are provided the opportunity for ASE certification in all eight automotive categories and Washington State Authorized Emission Specialist certification.
In addition to the technical courses, four General Education courses are required to obtain an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
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