The Automotive Engine Technician option is designed to provide students with opportunities to enter the vast automotive repair field as an automotive engine technician. Graduates work in automotive dealerships, independent automotive shops or automotive service centers.
Students are provided with experiences emphasizing diagnostic and repair skills with extensive shop time. Students test, diagnose, adjust and repair automotive systems including electrical and electronics, perform engine repair, as well as practice the fundamentals in fuel delivery, tune-up and welding.
While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to continue their education by returning for the complete automotive technology program.
The program is master certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 165 | Automotive Electrical and Electronics | 5 |
| AUTO 188 | Driveability Procedures I | 5 |
| AUTO 216 | Engine Repair Theory | 3 |
| AUTO 217 | Engine Repair Lab | 4 |
| AUTO 265 | Advanced Automotive Electronics | 2 |
| MFGT 120 | Basic Welding I | 1 |
| TECH 121 | Engine Fundamentals | 3 |
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| MATH 120 | Basic Mathematics I | 2 |
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: | 29 | |
| Specialty Option: | ||
| AUTO 219 | Advanced Engine Rebuilding | 7 |
| NOTE: Students may enter this program at the beginning of any semester. | ||
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful high school courses to prepare for this program are automotive technology, small engines, agriculture, communications, and computer classes. Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admission process.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a certificate in Automotive Technology with an emphasis in Automotive Engine Technician.
