Automotive Engine Repair Technician
Offered at the Following Campus Locations
Program Overview
The Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate program provides the student with entry level automotive engine repair skills. Topics include basic shop safety, electrical/electronic diagnosis, principles of engine operation, basic engine diagnosis, and basic engine repair procedures.
Entrance Requirements
Next Generation ACCUPLACER® minimum scores: Reading 218, Writing 222, Arithmetic 223
Course Overview
AUTT1010Automotive Technology Intro2Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations. Topics include: safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; shop organization, management, and work flow systems.1494AUTT1020Automotive Electrical Systems7Introduces automotive electricity, emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators, lighting system, gauges, horn, wiper/washer, and accessories.1495AUTT2010Automotive Engine Repair6This course introduces the student to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include general engine diagnosis; removal and reinstallation; cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; engine blocks assembly diagnosis and repair; lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair.1501Minimum Length of Program: 2 Term(s)Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 15