2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Nov 23, 2024

2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Automotive Analysis and Repair Career Studies Certificate

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Career Certificate Studies
221-909-01

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to train graduates in automotive systems theory, service, and repair.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include automotive technician, parts sales and service representative, repair service salesperson, repair service writer, repair technician, tune-up specialist.

This program is competency based to include specific classroom and shop exercises to prepare a student for ASE certification.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.

First Semester

AUT 241 - Automotive Electricity I 4 CR
AUT 265 - Automotive Braking System 4 CR ¹ (or AUT 266 )

Second Semester

AUT 126* - Auto Fuel and Ignition Systems 5 CR

Third Semester (Summer)

AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering 4 CR ¹ (or AUT 265 )

Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 17

¹ AUT 265 and AUT 266 are taught in alternate years.

* This course has a requisite.