Automotive Technology: General Technician (CERT)
The General Technician Certificate option prepares students for employment as an entry-level automotive technician. Through courses focusing on the mechanical areas of the vehicles, including basics in engines, suspension, and brakes, students learn how to use specialty equipment and hand tools found in automotive service and repair facilities. Core topics include maintenance and service, engine operation, transmission service and repair, and suspension and brakes diagnosis and repair. Design, function, and operation of all these systems is also included in the certificate. Graduates are employed as entry-level technicians, general service technicians, quick service technicians, tire and bra
Courses
- AUTO 100 — Automotive Maintenance and Operation
- AUTO 110 — Automotive Engines
- AUTO 120 — Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
- AUTO 130 — Manual Drivetrain and Axles
- AUTO 140 — Automotive Steering and Suspension
- AUTO 150 — Automotive Brakes
- AUTO 160 — Introduction to Automotive Electrical
- AUTO 170 — Automotive Air Conditioning
- AUTO 173 — Automotive Technology Work Experience Education
- AUTO 180 — Electronic Engine Management Systems