Automotive ASE Technician, CoA

Program Code: Automotive ASE Tech-CoA

Program Description

The Certificate of Achievement, Automotive ASE Technician is a program for individuals who would like to enter the automotive repair industry with the core skills established by the automotive service excellence certification. The successful student will become a qualified entry-level technician with strong basic skills using the latest technology and repair equipment.

Automotive Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semester		Units
AUTO 101	Introduction to General Mechanics (Certificate - Summer)	4
AUTO 111	Automotive Electricity	4
AUTO 112	Automotive Electricity II	4
OSH 222	General Industry Safety	1
	Semester Total	13
2nd semester
AUTO 136	Engine Repair	5
AUTO 145	Automotive Brakes	5
AUTO 150	Steering and Suspension Systems	5
	Semester Total	15
3rd semester
Communications ¹		3
AUTO 225	Engine Performance I	4
AUTO 227	Engine Performance II	4
AUTO 265	Electrical/Electronic Systems III	4
	Semester Total	15
	Total Units	43

¹: See approved General Education list for the AAS Degree.
²: See program recommendations or requirements.

Program Requirements

Certificates of Achievement can be a stepping stone to an associate degree or allow students to enter the workforce. Certificates of Achievement have a general education component.

To earn a Certificate of Achievement, students must:

Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
Have no financial or library obligation to the college.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
General Education Requirements
Communications		3
Human Relations ¹		[3]
Requirement is satisfied through embedded curriculum in the following courses:
AUTO 136	Engine Repair
AUTO 145	Automotive Brakes
AUTO 150	Steering and Suspension Systems
AUTO 225	Engine Performance I
AUTO 227	Engine Performance II
Mathematics ¹		[3]
Requirement is satisfied through embedded curriculum in the following courses:
AUTO 111	Automotive Electricity
AUTO 136	Engine Repair
AUTO 145	Automotive Brakes
AUTO 150	Steering and Suspension Systems
AUTO 225	Engine Performance I
AUTO 227	Engine Performance II
Certificate Requirements
AUTO 101	Introduction to General Mechanics	4
AUTO 111	Automotive Electricity	4
AUTO 112	Automotive Electricity II	4
AUTO 136	Engine Repair	5
AUTO 145	Automotive Brakes	5
AUTO 150	Steering and Suspension Systems	5
AUTO 225	Engine Performance I	4
AUTO 227	Engine Performance II	4
AUTO 265	Electrical/Electronic Systems III	4
OSH 222	General Industry Safety	1
Total Units		43

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

PSLO1: Identify and implement safety procedures involved in diagnosis, service, and repair of all major light vehicle components and systems.

PSLO2: Analyze and interpret diagnostic and test information to formulate correct repair procedures.

PSLO3: Demonstrate correct repair strategies and techniques by applying knowledge of system operation and demonstration of mechanical skills to accomplish repair tasks.