The Automotive Certificate of Achievement programs were developed using the National Skill Standards prescribed by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Each program prepares the student for ASE testing and certification in the specialty area identified. Certification in all eight (8) areas leads to a Master Technician certification, recognized throughout the nation by ASE. Employers seek certified technicians. Many good paying jobs are available. All credits in this program apply directly towards the Automotive Technology AAS degree.
Program Required Courses
Minimum Credits: 6.00
AUTO 112 Shop Fundamentals 2-1-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab)
This is a required course for all automotive students to acquaint the student with the automotive laboratory and to train the student in proper shop safety, tool and equipment usage, service order writing, and technician responsibility. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or successful completion of ENG 098 or ENG 099; and minimum ACT Reading score of 13 or COMPASS score of 61 or TRS 096 and TRS 105; and minimum ACT Math Test score of 17 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 44 or MATH 092, MATH 093, or MATH 094. Corequisites: All automotive courses.
AUTO 112
Shop Fundamentals
2
AUTO 140 Manual Transmission/Driveline 4-2-5 (Lecture/Standard Lab)
Manual transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases, drive axles, ring and pinion gears, universal/constant velocity joints, and clutch theory of operation and service are all covered in this course. The student will be trained in proper diagnosis and repair of these components.
Prerequisites: AUTO 112.
Corequisites: AUTO 112.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Texas Township Campus - 6767 West O Avenue, PO Box 4070,
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070 -
269-488-4400
Arcadia Commons Campus - 202 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 - 269-373-7800
