Automotive Service Technology - Undercar Specialist - Advanced Certificate

Program Code: CTA.35847

Successfully completing the Automotive Service Technology - Undercar Specialist - Advanced Certificate provides the skills and training for an entry level career as a service technician with an emphasis on the following undercar automotive systems; automatic transmission, manual drive trains and axles, suspension and steering, and brakes. Students who continue and complete the Associate Degree in Automotive Service Technology will have a broader based education.

Fall First Year

AUTO 101 - Engine Repair Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 102 - Automatic Transmission Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 103 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 104 - Suspension and Steering Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 110 - MLR Internship Credits: 1

Total Semester Credits: 12

Winter First Year

AUTO 105 - Brakes Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 106 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Level 1 Credits: 4
AUTO 107 - Heating and Air Conditioning Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 108 - Engine Performance Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 149 - MLR Capstone Credits: 1
AUTO 150 can be taken in place of AUTO 149 .

Total Semester Credits: 12

Fall Second Year

AUTO 152 - Automatic Transmission Level 2 Credits: 1
AUTO 153 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Level 2 Credits: 1
AUTO 154 - Suspension and Steering Level 2 Credits: 2
AUTO 155 - Brakes Level 2 Credits: 1
AUTO 160 - AST Internship Credits: 1
AUTO 170 can be taken in place of AUTO 160 .
AUTO 202W - Automatic Transmission Level 3 Credits: 3
AUTO 203 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Level 3 Credits: 1
AUTO 204 - Suspension and Steering Level 3 Credits: 1
AUTO 205 - Brakes Level 3 Credits: 1

Total Semester Credits: 12

Total Credits: 36

Notations:

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required for all classes in Level 2 (AUTO 152 , AUTO 153 , AUTO 154 , AUTO 155 , AUTO 160 , and AUTO 170 ) and Level 3 (AUTO 202W , AUTO 203 , AUTO 204 , and AUTO 205 ).
All classes in Level 2 (AUTO 152 , AUTO 153 , AUTO 154 , and AUTO 155 ) and Level 3 (AUTO 202W , AUTO 203 , AUTO 204 , and AUTO 205 ) are Key courses and must be completed within 5 years of completing the certificate. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat the course.
Students must contact the Automotive Service Program Coordinator for permission to register for the Level 2 AUTO courses. You can reach the coordinator at 989-686-9351 or send an email to btec@delta.edu.
The Automotive Service Skills Internships require a current State of Michigan Motor Vehicle Training Permit; Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certifications in all areas; or a combination of both that would cover all areas. The student must consult with the program coordinator for Automotive Service Technology before starting their internship. The student will be responsible for obtaining the place of employment for the internship which must be acceptable by Delta College. Two internships are required for the Undercar Specialist - Advanced Certificate.
AUTO 216 and AUTO 226 are electives that can be taken but are not required.