Automotive Technology (Master Certification), CC

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Minimum Credits: 52
Contact Hours: 78

Kirtland’s Automotive Technology Master Certification program is designed to provide instruction in manipulative skills and technical knowledge required for employment as an automotive technician. This program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Graduates of this program will be prepared for the Michigan Bureau of Automotive Regulation Mechanic Certification and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician Certification tests. Graduates will demonstrate competence in all nine of the following areas: 1) engine repair, 2) automatic transmission and transaxle, 3) manual drivetrain, 4) suspension and steering, 5) brakes, 6) electrical/electronic systems, 7) heating and air conditioning, 8) gasoline engine performance and 9) diesel engine performance. Students wanting to continue in this program may pursue the Associate in Applied Science – Automotive Technology .

Automotive Course Requirements: 52 credits

AUT 13000 Torque and Precision Measurement 2 cr.
AUT 16100 Engine Fundamentals & Overhaul 4 cr.
AUT 16201 Fuel Systems & Emission Control 4 cr.
AUT 16303 Automotive Fundamentals 2 cr.
AUT 16401 Basic Electricity 3 cr.
AUT 16801 Automotive Electrical Systems 4 cr.
AUT 17703 Automotive Braking Systems 4 cr.
AUT 20402 Intro to Auto Service Management 2 cr.
AUT 21800 Automatic Transmissions 4 cr.
AUT 26500 Steering Suspension & Alignment 4 cr.
AUT 26601 Gas Engine Performance/Diagnostics 4 cr.
AUT 26700 Diesel Engine Performance & Diagnostic 4 cr.
AUT 27000 Heating & Air Conditioning 3 cr.
AUT 27900 Manual Trans Drivelines/Rear Axles 4 cr.
AUT 28000 Capstone Lab 4 cr.

Suggested sequencing of courses:

Year 1 (Fall) 13 credits

AUT 13000 Torque and Precision Measurement 2 cr.
AUT 16303 Automotive Fundamentals 2 cr.
AUT 16401 Basic Electricity 3 cr.
AUT 17703 Automotive Braking Systems 4 cr.
AUT 20402 Intro to Auto Service Management 2 cr.

Year 1 (Winter) 12 credits

Year 2 (Fall) 12 credits

Year 2 (Winter) 15 credits

AUT 26700 Diesel Engine Performance & Diagnostic 4 cr.
AUT 27000 Heating & Air Conditioning 3 cr.
AUT 27900 Manual Trans Drivelines/Rear Axles 4 cr.
AUT 28000 Capstone Lab 4 cr.

Note:

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 275-5000, ext. 280.