Automotive Technology - Certificate of Achievement

Program Info

Year Established

1985

Program Code

AUTOT.CA

Degree Type

Certificate of Achievement

Office Contact

School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211

Faculty Contact

Ashley Smith: 313-317-6536, asmith179@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-162F

Program Description

Description

Covers the various systems found on today’s vehicles, including electrical, fuel, ignition, power, and drive train. Course work provides a broad background in numerous fields allied to the automobile industry and provides actual experience to strengthen understanding of the theory learned in the classroom. Laboratory classrooms are equipped with some of the latest equipment, including representative types of engines, chassis, transmissions, rear axles, and considerable testing equipment. This program can be completed individually or applied to the Associate degree in Automotive Technology. Because this certificate transfers into a two-year degree program, it is highly recommended that students complete certificate requirements prior to degree requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

Demonstrate proper use of special tools.
Use safety equipment properly.
Dissemble, perform critical measurements, resemble, and demonstrate satisfactory operation of components.
Perform job specific tasks as required for NATEF accreditation.
Demonstrate proper use of tools and equipment commonly found in industry.
Research proper service information using common current industry technology.
Demonstrate proper care and use of emerging technology tools and equipment.
Demonstrate proper care and use of alternative energy tools and equipment.
Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of emerging technologies.

Career Opportunities

• Dynamometer Technician
• Parts Manager
• Product Test Technician
• Service Manager
• Service Technician

Accreditation

The Automotive Technology Certificate program is fully certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and is fully accredited as a MAST (Master Automotive Service Technology) program by the ASE Education Foundation. 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE Suite 401 Leesburg, VA 20176 http://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses

Course Name	Credit Hours
AUTO-103: Introduction to the Automotive Industry and Automotive Maintenance	2.00
AUTO-105: Internal Combustion Engines	3.00
AUTO-110: Automotive Electrical Systems	3.00
AUTO-120: Automotive Fuel Management Systems	2.00
AUTO-131: Automotive Ignition Systems	2.00
AUTO-140: Automotive Transmissions Systems	3.00
AUTO-145: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles	4.00
AUTO-150: Automotive Diagnosis and Engine Evaluation	2.00
AUTO-160: Automotive Chassis Units	2.00
AUTO-181: Technical Automotive Welding	4.00
AUTO-215: Automotive Engine Dynamometer	2.00
AUTO-216: Chassis Dynamometer	2.00
AUTO-225: Automotive Air Conditioning	2.00
AUTO-230: Automotive Diesel Principles	2.00
AUTO-231: Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis	4.00
AUTO-237: Computerized Engine/Vehicle Network, Programming, and Security Systems	2.00
AUTO-260: Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems	3.00

Credit Hours: 44

Minimum Total Credit Hours

44.00

Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2020 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.