The Advanced Automotive Technology Certificate prepares the students for employment as automobile service technicians. Students will develop specific skills in automatic transmissions and transaxles, brakes, drivetrain and axles, electrical, electronic engine management, emissions, engines, four-wheel drive, fuel, heating and air conditioning, manual transmissions and transaxles, steering, suspension systems. Automotive service repair technicians are employed by automobile dealerships and independent auto repair facilities. Students completing this certificate will be prepared to take all eight (8) of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile and Light Truck Certification Tests. ASE is a national certification program for automotive repair and service professionals. The Advanced Certificate also introduces business operations, hybrid and alternative-fueled vehicles. For more information regarding the Advanced Automotive Technology Certificate, see the Automotive Service Technology web page.
The Automotive Service Technology Program is located on the Bullhead City Campus in Bullhead City.
Program Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Communicate using industry-specific terminology. (2)
2. Use industry-recognized resources, research basic automotive systems, including engines, brakes, steering, and suspension. (3,5)
3. Perform diagnosis on engine, brake, steering, and suspension automotive systems. (3,6)
4. Perform advanced diagnosis, service, and repair of ignition, fuel, starting, charging, and emission-control systems. (3, 6)
5. Utilize industry-specific technology to understand the correct usage of digital storage oscilloscopes and scan tool analysis. (3, 5,6)
6. Display a professional attitude and appearance while interacting with people. (1,3)
7. Perform appropriate and correct basic repair and/or maintenance on vehicles being services. (3,6)
8. Safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials and waste produced by vehicles. (3, 4, 6)
9. Implement safety procedures while using industry-specific tools and equipment. (3,6)
10. Perform diagnosis on air conditioning and heating, manual and automatic transmission, and drivetrain systems. (3, 5, 6)
