Auto-Engine Repair

Certificate of Achievement

Date: 01-APR-09

Effective Term: Fall 2009

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 161 Engine Overhaul 4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is designed to provide students with the theory of operation and design of the internal combustion engine and related systems. Theory is supported by complete tear down, inspection and measurement of an engine in preparation for engine overhaul. Noises and performance situations are covered as well. The student will gain hands-on exposure by overhauling his/her engine or a shop engine. Prerequisites: AUTO 112. Corequisites: AUTO 112. AUTO 161	Engine Overhaul	4

Minimum Total Credits: 6