Course variations

Course summary

This program teaches the theory of operation and provides practical, hands-on experience on seven of the eight major systems of the automobile. This option follows course outlines, class hours and industrial competencies as mandated by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). The employment opportunities in the automotive repair and service fields are very good for the individual who has a genuine interest and desire to work on the modern automobile. Both auto manufacturers and repair facilities, on a nationwide basis, report a five-digit figure regarding the shortage of qualified technicians in the workforce. The major industrial shortage is for general line technicians and drive-ability experts. The automotive program can also provide quality training for individuals interested in other related vocations within the automotive industry.

Program modules

The modules include ASE 101 - Auto Shop Orientation Credits: 2; ASE 102 - Intro to the Automotive Shop Credits: 2; ASE 110 - Brakes I Credits: 3; ASE 210 - Brakes II Credits: 3; ASE 120 - Basic Auto Electricity Credits: 2; ASE 123 - Battery/Starting/Charging Credits: 2; ASE 221 - Automotive Body Electrical Credits: 4; ASE 130 - General Engine Diagnosis Credits: 2; ASE 132 - Ignition System Diag / Repair Credits: 2; ASE 170 - Laboratory Experience I Credits: 0.5 to 6; ASE 134 - Automotive Emissions Credits: 2; ASE 231 - Automotive Computers Credits: 2; ASE 233 - Fuel Injection and Exhaust Credits: 4; ASE 140 - Suspension and Steering I Credits: 3; ASE 240 - Suspension and Steering II Credits: 3; ASE 150 - U-joint and Axle Shaft Service Credits: 2; ASE 151 - Man Trans/Transaxles and Clutches Credits: 2; ASE 152 - Differentials and 4WD/AWD Repair Credits: 2; ASE 265 - Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 5; ASE 160 - Engine Removal and Installation Credits: 1; ASE 161 - Engine Repair and Rebuild Credits: 5; ASE 250 - Auto Trans/Transaxle Service Credits: 1; ASE 251 - Auto Trans/Transaxle Repair Credits: 5.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have secured ACT scores of 17 (reading), 18 (sentence skills), 19 (math); or SAT scores of 430 (verbal), 460 (math); or successful completion of college-level math and English courses; or should have taken the Accuplacer computer placement test. In addition to this, international students should have obtained a TOEFL iBT (internet-based TOEFL) score of 57 or higher, or a TOEFL PBT (paper-based TOEFL) score of 490 or higher; or IELTS overall score of 5.0 or higher; or successful completion of college-level English composition at a regionally-accredited US college or university.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Aims Community College

Department name

Automotive Department