Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Automotive Technology degree program is designed for individuals preparing for positions utilizing a combination of automotive technology and business management skills including service managers, insurance adjusters, and small business owners. This degree program will prepare students for the National Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations to become ASE Certified Automobile Technicians. ASE certification requires hands-on working experience as well as completion of written examinations. Two years of post high school educational training, such as that offered in this automotive degree program at Yavapai College, may be substituted for up to one year of the hands-on work experience requirement of the ASE certification.
Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE).
Credit Hours Required: 62-63
AAS General Education Requirements (16 credits)
College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 6
Mathematics Credits: 3
Physical and Biological Sciences Credits: 4
Arts and Humanities OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
Program Requirements
AUT 103 - Automotive/Diesel Preventative Maintenance Credits: 4
AUT 109 - Auto/Diesel Electrical Systems Credits: 4
AUT 122 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Credits: 4
AUT 123 - Automotive Brakes Credits: 4
AUT 124 - Auto/Diesel Manual Drive Trains Credits: 4
AUT 126 - Auto/Diesel Suspension and Steering Credits: 4
AUT 128 - Auto/Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 4
AUT 153 - Auto Engine Repair Credits: 4
AUT 230 - Advanced Light/Medium Duty Diesel Diagnosis 1500-4500 Series Credits: 4
AUT 231 - Auto Engine Diagnostics Credits: 5
Program Electives
Select 2 courses from the following:
IPT 261 - Machine Shop Credits: 3
MTC 105 - Introduction to Motorcycle and UTV Technology Credits: 3
MTC 215 - Motorcycle and UTV Service Procedures Credits: 3
WLD 112 - Basic Welding I OR WLD 113 - Basic Welding II Credits: 2
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology Degree program, the learner will be able to:
Identify the parts and rebuild a basic engine and a modified performance engine.
Explain and diagnose electrical circuits, electrical components, and computer related problems.
Rebuild an automatic transmission and transaxle manual transmission, and transaxle driveline and differential.
Replace steering and suspension components and align a front-end.
Diagnose and repair automotive air conditioning and heating systems.
Tune up, adjust and diagnose an internal combustion engine system.
Diagnose, remove, and replace an entire automotive brake system including ABS and traction control system.
Details
Hours
63
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
CTEC; Prescott
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Automotive Technology AAS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA, varies
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC - North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,320.00
In-State Tuition
$8,797.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$26,551.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$11,117.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$28,871.00
