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: 14.00
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 120 Intro to Automotive Electrical 4-2-4 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course will build a solid foundation of electrical theory and principles needed for diagnosis and repair of basic automotive systems. Materials covered in this course will include Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's law, electron theory, capacitance, resistance, AC/DC currents, magnetism, and wiring diagram usage. 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: AUTO 112.
AUTO 120
Intro to Automotive Electrical
4
AUTO 121 Auto Electrical/Electronics Sy 4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab) A comprehensive study of the operational theory of the automotive electrical and electronic systems. The student will learn the proper service and diagnosis of these systems with the use of sophisticated test equipment and hands-on experience. Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 120 Corequisites: AUTO 112.
AUTO 121
Auto Electrical/Electronics Sy
4
AUTO 135 Steering & Suspension System 4-2-6 (Lecture/Standard Lab)
The student will have a good understanding of the theory of operation and service of today's advanced steering and suspension systems upon completion of this course. Topics covered include suspension diagnosis and repair (including air ride suspension), steering diagnosis and repair, and two- and four-wheel alignment service.
Prerequisites: AUTO 112, AUTO 121.
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
