Automotive Technology

Transcription

1 Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree AT23 The associate of applied science degree in automotive technology is a program consisting of a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for high paying jobs careers in the automotive service and repair professional industry. Students will have the opportunities to develop academic, technical, and professional skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. There is a demand for qualified trained technicians to service and repair today s high-tech automobiles. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory, the practical application necessary for successful employment, and college level general education courses, which provides the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Students can choose to pursue careers as service technician, service writers, service managers, manufacturer s representatives, or parts managers. Program graduates receive an automotive technology associate of applied science degree which qualifies them as automotive service technicians. (Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools.) The Gwinnett Technical College General Automotive Training Program meets the master automobile technician training certification program level for the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. /Automotive Service Excellence (ASE-NATEF). Students may become certified by taking the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification tests administered in eight areas by ACT (American College Testing). This program is only offered full-time during the day. (Program Length: 4 Semesters) Employment opportunities include but are not limited to a general automotive technician, basic automotive service technician, brake and front end specialist, transmission specialist, air conditioning and electrical specialist, engine specialist, computer systems specialist, engine performance specialist, service advisor, service writer, and parts attendant Essential General Education Core Courses 15 Area I Language Arts/Communication (Successful completion of ENGL 1101 is required) Composition and Rhetoric ENGL Literature and Composition ENGL Human Communication COMM Public Speaking SPCH Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (Choose ONE of the following) Principles of Economics ECON Principles of Macroeconomics ECON Principles of Microeconomics ECON Introduction to Sociology SOCI World History I HIST

2 World History II HIST U. S. History I HIST U. S. History II HIST American Government POLS Introductory Psychology PSYC Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (Successful completion of MATH 1111 or MATH 1103 is required) College Algebra MATH Quantitative Skills and Reasoning MATH Physical Science I PHSC Conceptual Physics & Lab PHYS 1110/L 3/1 Introductory Physics I & Lab PHYS 1111/L 3/1 Biology I & Lab BIOL 1111/L 3/1 Chemistry I & Lab CHEM 1211/L 3/1 Chemistry II & Lab CHEM 1212/L 3/1 College Trigonometry MATH Precalculus MATH Introduction to Statistics MATH Calculus I MATH Calculus II MATH Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts (Choose ONE of the following) Art Appreciation ARTS World Literature ENGL American Literature ENGL Introduction to Humanities HUMN Music Appreciation MUSC World Religions RELG General Education Elective: To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in general education courses, an additional 3 semester credit hours must be taken from Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Students can view the complete list of classes on pages Essential Technical Courses 46 First Year Experience FYES Automotive Brake Systems AUTT Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems AUTT Automotive Climate Control Systems AUTT Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles AUTT Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles AUTT Auto Engine Performance Course Option (must complete 7 credits) 7 Automotive Engine Performance AUTT

3 Automotive Engine Performance I AUTT Automotive Engine Performance II AUTT Auto Engine Repair Course Option (must complete 6 credits) 6 Automotive Engine Repair AUTT Automotive Engine Repair I AUTT Automotive Engine Repair II AUTT Total Hours 61 **Suggested First Semester classes: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1050, FYES 1000, and AUTT 1020 or AUTT 1021 and AUTT Automotive Fundamentals Diploma Program AF12 The automotive fundamentals diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Students will be provided opportunities to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory, and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an automotive fundamentals diploma. The automotive fundamentals diploma program is offered only during the evening schedule. (Prerequisites: Students encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools) Students may become certified by taking the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification tests administered in eight areas by ACT (American College Testing). (Program Length: 4 Semesters) Employment opportunities include but are not limited to a general automotive technician, basic automotive service technician, brake and front end specialist, air conditioning and electrical specialist, computer systems specialist, engine performance specialist, service advisor, service writer, and parts attendant. Essential General Education Core Courses 8 Fundamentals of English I ENGL Foundations of Mathematics MATH Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development EMPL Essential Technical Courses 31 First Year Experience FYES

4 Automotive Brake Systems AUTT Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems AUTT Automotive Climate Control Systems AUTT Auto Engine Performance Course Option (must complete 7 credits) 7 Automotive Engine Performance AUTT Automotive Engine Performance I AUTT Automotive Engine Performance II AUTT Total Hours 39 **Suggested First Semester classes: AUTT 1010, ENGL 1010, FYES 1000, and AUTT 1020 or AUTT 1021 and AUTT Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist ASG1 The automotive chassis technician specialist certificate program provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to enter the automotive industry as an entry level chassis technician. Topics covered include: shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures, and brake system operation, diagnosis and repair. (Program Length: 2 Semesters) (Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools.) Employment opportunities include but are not limited to general service technician, suspension and steering technician, brake system technician. Essential Technical Courses 17 Automotive Brake Systems AUTT Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems AUTT

5 Total Hours 17 **Suggested First Semester classes: AUTT 1010 Automotive Climate Control Technician AH21 The automotive climate control technician certificate program provides students with an opportunity to develop the necessary skills for entering the automotive service industry as an entry level climate control technician. Topics covered include: basic shop safety, electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, and the theory, operation, diagnosis and servicing of automotive climate control systems. This certificate does not qualify for financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 2 Semesters) (Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools.) Employment opportunities include but are not limited to a general service technician, air conditioning and electrical technician specialist. Essential Technical Courses 14 Automotive Climate Control Systems AUTT Total Hours 14 **Suggested First Semester classes: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020 or AUTT 1021 and AUTT

6 Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician AE41 This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories. This certificate does not qualify for financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 1 Semester) (Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools). Employment opportunities include but are not limited to Basic automotive service technician, electrical systems service technician. Essential Technical Courses 9 Total Hours 9 **Suggested First Semester classes: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020 or AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022 Automotive Engine Performance Technician AE51 The automotive engine performance technician introduces students to the knowledge and skills required for entry-level engine performance technicians. Topics covered include theory, diagnosis, service, and repair of fuel systems, ignition systems, emission system, and electronic engine controls. This program is ideal students who enjoy working with the latest in automotive technology. (Program Length: 2 Semesters) (Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools). 165

7 Employment opportunities include but are not limited to a drivability technician, engine performance technician specialist. Essential Technical Courses 16 Auto Engine Performance Course Option (must complete 7 credits) 7 Automotive Engine Performance AUTT Automotive Engine Performance I AUTT Automotive Engine Performance II AUTT Total Hours 16 **Suggested First Semester classes: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020 or AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022 Automotive Engine Repair Technician AE61 The automotive engine repair technician certificate program provides the students with the opportunity to develop skills necessary for entry level automotive engine repair technician. Topics include: basic shop safety, basic electrical/electronic diagnosis, principles of engine operation, basic engine diagnosis, and basic engine repair procedures. This certificate does not qualify for financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 2 Semesters) (Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools). Drivability technician, engine performance technician, engine repair technician 166

8 Essential Technical Courses 15 Auto Engine Repair Course Option (must complete 6 credits) 6 Automotive Engine Repair AUTT Automotive Engine Repair I AUTT Automotive Engine Repair II AUTT Total Hours 15 **Suggested First Semester classes: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020 or AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022 Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist AA71 The automotive transmission/transaxle tech specialist certificate program provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills for entry level transmission, transaxle, and drive line technician. Topics covered include: shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, manual transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, automatic transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, axles operation and diagnosis, differentials operation and diagnosis, and 4WD/AWD systems operation and diagnosis. (Program Length: 2 Semesters) (Prerequisites: students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools). Employment opportunities include but are not limited to Transmission/Transaxle/Driveline technician. Essential Technical Courses 18 Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles AUTT Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles AUTT

9 Total Hours 18 **Suggested First Semester classes: AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020 or AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022 Mopar CAP College Automotive Program Associate of Applied Science Degree CC23 Automotive service technology offers you the opportunity to prepare for a career with the Mopar Brand (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, FIAT). The need for trained service and repair technicians, service writers, parts managers, and service managers continues to grow. Automotive service has become a career which demands comprehensive academic and technical training. You will learn service and repair procedures for some of the most popular and technically advanced automobiles. Graduates of the associate degree program have additional qualifications for promotion and advancement into supervisory positions. Students can only be awarded Mopar training credit by graduating from the Mopar college automotive program, associate of applied science degree. Students must complete their general education classes in the semester that the program director has designated to be successful in this program. Training is oriented toward understanding and servicing Mopar Brand automobiles. Students may become certified by taking the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification tests administered in eight areas by ACT (American College Testing). This program is only offered fulltime, during the day. (Program Length: 5 Semesters Minimum) General automotive technician, basic automotive service technician, brake and front end specialist, transmission specialist, air conditioning and electrical specialist, engine specialist, computer systems specialist, engine performance specialist, service advisor, service writer, and parts attendant Essential General Education Core Courses 15 Area I Language Arts/Communication (Successful completion of ENGL 1101 is required) Composition and Rhetoric ENGL Literature and Composition ENGL

10 Human Communication COMM Public Speaking SPCH Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (Choose ONE of the following) Principles of Economics ECON Principles of Macroeconomics ECON Principles of Microeconomics ECON Introduction to Sociology SOCI World History I HIST World History II HIST U. S. History I HIST U. S. History II HIST American Government POLS Introductory Psychology PSYC Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (Successful completion of MATH 1111 or MATH 1103 is required) College Algebra MATH Quantitative Skills and Reasoning MATH Physical Science I PHSC Conceptual Physics & Lab PHYS 1110/L 3/1 Introductory Physics I & Lab PHYS 1111/L 3/1 Biology I & Lab BIOL 1111/L 3/1 Chemistry I & Lab CHEM 1211/L 3/1 Chemistry II & Lab CHEM 1212/L 3/1 College Trigonometry MATH Precalculus MATH Introduction to Statistics MATH Calculus I MATH Calculus II MATH Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts (Choose ONE of the following) Art Appreciation ARTS World Literature ENGL American Literature ENGL Introduction to Humanities HUMN Music Appreciation MUSC World Religions RELG General Education Elective: To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in general education courses, an additional 3 semester credit hours must be taken from Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Students can view the complete list of classes on pages Essential Technical Courses 48 First Year Experience FYES Introduction to Dealer Systems (MOPAR) ACAP Mopar Engine Systems ACAP Mopar Automatic Transmissions ACAP

11 Mopar Drive Trains ACAP Mopar Steering and Suspension ACAP Mopar Brakes ACAP Mopar Electrical Systems ACAP Mopar HVAC Systems ACAP Mopar Engine Performance ACAP Mopar Internship I ACAP Mopar Internship II ACAP Mopar Internship III ACAP Mopar Internship IV ACAP Total Hours 63 **Suggested First Semester classes: ACAP 1000, ACAP 1060, FYES 1000 and a Math course from the following: MATH 1111 or MATH Mopar CAP College Automotive Program Diploma MCD2 Automotive service technology offers you the opportunity to prepare for a career with the Mopar Brand (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, FIAT). The need for trained service and repair technicians, service writers, parts managers, and service managers continues to grow. Automotive service has become a career which demands comprehensive academic and technical training. You will learn service and repair procedures for some of the most popular and technically advanced automobiles. Graduates of the diploma program will have qualifications needed to service vehicles and advance rapidly through what was previously an experience-based career and can be awarded Chrysler training credit after graduating from the Chrysler College Automotive Program diploma. Students can only be awarded Mopar training credit by graduating from the Mopar college automotive program, diploma. Students must complete their general education classes in the semester that the program director has designated to be successful in this program. Training is oriented toward understanding and servicing Mopar Brand automobiles. Students may become certified by taking the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification tests administered in eight areas by ACT (American College Testing). This program is only offered fulltime, during the day. (Program Length: 5 Semesters Minimum) General automotive technician, basic automotive service technician, brake and front end specialist, transmission specialist, air conditioning and electrical specialist, engine specialist, computer systems specialist, engine performance specialist, service advisor, service writer, and parts attendant 170

12 Essential General Education Core Courses 8 Fundamentals of English I ENGL Foundations of Mathematics MATH Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development EMPL Essential Technical Courses 48 First Year Experience FYES Introduction to Dealer Systems (MOPAR) ACAP Mopar Engine Systems ACAP Mopar Automatic Transmissions ACAP Mopar Drive Trains ACAP Mopar Steering and Suspension ACAP Mopar Brakes ACAP Mopar Electrical Systems ACAP Mopar HVAC Systems ACAP Mopar Engine Performance ACAP Mopar Internship I ACAP Mopar Internship II ACAP Mopar Internship III ACAP Mopar Internship IV ACAP Total Hours 56 **Suggested First Semester classes: ACAP 1000, ACAP 1060, FYES 1000 and MATH 1012 Mopar CAP Electrical Technician MC21 The electrical technician certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories. This certificate does not qualify for financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 1 Semester) (Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools). Employment opportunities include but are not limited to Basic automotive service technician, electrical systems service technician. 171

13 Essential Technical Courses 9 First Year Experience FYES Introduction to Dealer Systems ACAP Mopar Electrical Systems ACAP Total Hours 9 **Suggested First Semester classes: ACAP 1000, ACAP 1060, FYES1000 Mopar Engine Performance Technician MC31 The automotive engine performance technician introduces students to the knowledge and skills required for entry-level engine performance technicians. Topics covered include theory, diagnosis, service, and repair of fuel systems, ignition systems, emission system, and electronic engine controls. This program is ideal students who enjoy working with the latest in automotive technology. (Program Length: 2 Semesters) (Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to acquire a personal set of hand tools). Employment opportunities include but are not limited to a drivability technician, engine performance technician specialist. Essential Technical Courses 21 First Year Experience FYES Introduction to Dealer Systems (MOPAR) ACAP Mopar Engine Systems ACAP Mopar Electrical Systems ACAP Mopar Engine Performance ACAP Mopar Internship I ACAP Total Hours 21 **Suggested First Semester classes: ACAP 1000, ACAP 1060, FYES

14 Heavy Diesel Service Technician HD31 The heavy diesel service technician certificate provides training in both the theory and diagnosis of basic systems found on diesel engines and heavy equipment. The program provides instruction in basic shop safety and equipment, diesel engines and fuel systems, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and power train systems. The program is designed to last one year and will offer students an opportunity to apply their skills in an internship environment at a local diesel equipment repair facility. This program is geared towards students who want to start a career in the heavy diesel equipment repair industry. (Program Length: 2 Semesters) Diesel employment opportunities include: On road tractor and trailer service facilities; Industrial and construction heavy equipment service technician; Bus and RV service technician, and Rail transportation services; Fleet maintenance. Essential Technical Courses 32 Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety DIET Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems DIET Diesel Engines DIET Heavy Equipment Hydraulics DIET Off Road Drivelines DIET Diesel Equipment Technology Internship DIET Total Hours 32 **Suggested First Semester classes: DIET 1000, DIET 1010 and DIET 1030 Carpentry - Residential Diploma Program CA22 The carpentry diploma is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a carpentry diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level residential carpenter. (Program Length: 3 Semesters minimum) 173