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Automotive Technology 

CIP 470604Associate of Applied Science (AAS),
Technical Diploma (TD),
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS),
Technical Competency Area (TCA)

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles at the entry level.  The program prepares the individual to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment.  Instruction in the diagnosis of malfunctions and the repair of engines; fuel, electrical, cooling, and brake systems; drive train; and suspension systems is included.  The competencies in the automotive technology program are directly correlated with the knowledge required to prepare an individual for the certification test given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).  The content is organized into competency-based courses of instruction that specify occupational competencies the individual must successfully complete according to the priorities for tasks established by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

NTCC is partnered with Toyota T-TEN and Honda PACT programs.

 

ASE CERTIFICATION PREPARATORY COURSES 

The technical courses in the Automotive Technology program are divided into nine (9) concentrations.  The Basic Automotive Skills course should be taken prior to beginning any of the additional eight (8) areas of certification, which are arranged to prepare an individual for ASE certification

 

Course Number	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Total Credit Hours	Clock Hours
ORNT1000	FRESHMAN SEMINAR	1	0	1	15
AUTO1100	GENERAL ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	2	2	60
AUTO1110	CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE TRAIN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1120	ENGINE BLOCK ASSEMBLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1130	LUBRICATION AND COOLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
	TCA - Engine Repair Technician			6	165
AUTO1200	GENERAL TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS	0	1	1	30
AUTO1210	TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE	0	1	1	30
AUTO1220	IN VEHICLE REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1230	OFF-VEHICLE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE REPAIR I	0	1	1	30
AUTO1240	OFF-VEHICLE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE REPAIR II	0	1	1	30
	TCA - Automatic Transmission & Transaxle Technician			5	150
AUTO1300	DRIVE TRAIN AND CLUTCH DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1310	TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1320	DRIVE AND HALF SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1330	DRIVE AXLE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1340	FOUR AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
	TCA - Manual Drive Train Technician			5	150
AUTO1400	GENERAL STEERING AND SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS	0	1	1	30
AUTO1410	STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1420	SUSPENSION SYSTEMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1430	WHEEL ALIGNMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1440	WHEEL AND TIRE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
	TCA - Steering & Suspension Technician			5	150
AUTO1500	HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1510	DRUM BRAKE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1520	DISC BRAKE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1530	POWER ASSIST DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1540	ANTILOCK AND TRACTION CONTROL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
	TCA - Brake Technician			5	150
AUTO1600	GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS	0	2	2	60
AUTO1610	BATTERY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1620	STARTING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	2	2	60
AUTO1630	CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	2	2	60
AUTO1640	LIGHTING SYSTEMS, GAUGES, WARNING DEVICES, AND DRIVER INFORMATION DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1650	HORN AND WIPER/WASHER DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1660	ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
	TCA - Electrical Technician			10	300
AUTO1700	HVAC SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1710	REFRIGERATION SYSTEM COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1720	HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	1	1	30
AUTO1730	OPERATING SYSTEMS AND RELATED CONTROLS	0	1	1	30
AUTO1740	REFRIGERANT RECOVER, RECYCLING, AND HANDLING	0	1	1	30
	TCA - Heating and Air Conditioning Technician			5	150
AUTO1800	GENERAL ENGINE DIAGNOSIS	0	3	3	90
AUTO1810	COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	3	3	90
AUTO1820	IGNITION SYSTEMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	2	2	60
AUTO1830	FUEL, AIR INDUCTION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS	0	2	2	60
AUTO1840	EMISSIONS SYSTEMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR	0	3	3	90
AUTO1850	ENGINE RELATED SERVICES	0	2	2	60
	TCA - Engine Performance Technician			15	450
JOBS2450	JOB SEEKING SKILLS	2	0	2	30
CPTR1000	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS	1	1	2	45
	TD - Automotive Technician			60	1740
	GENERAL ELECTIVES
AUTO1150	AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP I	0	4	4	180
AUTO1250	AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP II	0	4	4	180
AUTO1350	AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP III	0	2	2	90
AUTO1450	AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP IV	0	5	5	240
AUTO1550	AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP V	0	5	5	240
AUTO1670	AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP VI	0	4	4	180
	Transferable General Education Courses Required for AAS
ENGL1015	ENGLISH COMPOSITION I	3	0	3	45
MATH1015	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3	0	3	45
PSYC2015	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3	0	3	45
PHSC1015	PHYSICAL SCIENCE I	3	0	3	45
SPCH1015	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING	3	0	3	45
	AAS - Automotive Technology			75	1965
	Optional Elective
CSRV1000	CUSTOMER SERVICE	3	0	3	45
CSRV2000	CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES	3	0	3	45
ENTP1000	FOUNDATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP	3	0	3	45
	With approval from the Chief Academic Officer/designee, the following courses may be substituted for any of the above course requirements.
AUTO2991	SPECIAL PROJECTS I	0	1	1	30
AUTO2993	SPECIAL PROJECTS II	0	2	2	60
AUTO2995	SPECIAL PROJECTS III	0	3	3	90
AUTO2996	SPECIAL PROJECTS IV	3	0	3	45
AUTO2998	SPECIAL PROJECTS V	1	0	1	15
AUTO2997	PRACTICUM	0	3	3	135
AUTO2999	COOPERATIVE EDUCATION	0	3	3	135

 

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Upon successful completion of each of the eight (8) areas of certification, a TCA certificate may be awarded for each specific area.

CTS’s may be awarded as follows:

CTS Electrical Technician                                                                    25 credits
Complete TCA Electrical Technician and any three (3) of the following TCAs:
              TCA – Engine Repair Technician
              TCA – Automatic Transmission & Transaxle Technician
              TCA – Manual Drive Train Technician
              TCA – Steering and Suspension Technician
              TCA – Brake Technician
              TCA – Heating and Air Conditioning Technician

CTS – Engine Performance Technician                                                25 credits
Complete the following TCAs:
                TCA – Electrical Technician
                TCA – Engine Performance Technician

CTS – Power Train Technician                                                             25 credits
Complete five (5) of the following TCAs
                TCA – Engine Repair Technician
                TCA – Automatic Transmission & Transaxle Technician
                TCA – Manual Drive Train Technician
                TCA – Steering and Suspension Technician
                TCA – Brake Technician
                TCA – Heating and Air Conditioning Technician