Automotive Service Technology - Advanced Certificate

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Program Code: CTA.35845

Successfully completing the Automotive Service Technology Advanced Certificate provides the skills and training for an entry level career as a service technician or service writer. 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 160 - AST Internship Credits: 1
AUTO 232W - Automatic Transmission Advanced Credits: 4
AUTO 233 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Advanced Credits: 2
AUTO 234 - Suspension and Steering Advanced Credits: 3
AUTO 235 - Brakes Advanced Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 12

Winter Second Year:

AUTO 231W - Engine Repair Advanced Credits: 2
AUTO 236 - Electrical-Electronic Systems Advanced Credits: 3
AUTO 237 - Heating and Air Conditioning Advanced Credits: 2
AUTO 238W - Engine Performance Advanced Credits: 4
AUTO 249 - AUTO Capstone Credits: 1
AUTO 170 can be taken in place of AUTO 249 for the Advanced Certificate. AUTO 249 is required for the Associate Degree in Automotive Service Technology.

Total Semester Credits: 12

Total Credits: 48

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in AUTO 160, AUTO 231W , AUTO 232W , AUTO 233 , AUTO 234 , AUTO 235 , AUTO 236 , AUTO 237 , AUTO 238W and AUTO 249 .
AUTO 231W , AUTO 232W , AUTO 233 , AUTO 234 , AUTO 235 , AUTO 236 , AUTO 237 , AUTO 238W and AUTO 249 ) are Key courses and must be completed within 5 years of completing certificate. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat this course. See Graduation Requirements .
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 automotive faculty before starting their internships. The student will be responsible for obtaining the place of employment for the the internship which must be acceptable by Delta College. Two internships are required for the certificate.
AUTO 226 and AUTO 216 are electives that can be taken but are not required.