Basic Automotive

BASIC AUTOMOTIVE CERTIFICATE

Total Credits: 24

Students in the Basic Automotive Certificate may take a co-op if desired.

• have a high school degree or equivalent;
• interview with one of the automotive faculty;
• have command of the English language;
• have reading comprehension skills sufficient to read and comprehend service literature;
• have communication skills sufficient to prepare required reports;
• be able to understand and follow both written and oral instructions;
• be able to complete requirements for college level classes;
• have sufficient vision to distinguish colors, read gauges, scopes, diagnostic equipment and information from a computer screen (adaptive equipment acceptable);
• have sufficient hearing to distinguish various sounds and noises (adaptive equipment acceptable);
• have the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the physical strength to lift automotive parts and equipment;
• have sufficient dexterity to perform manual skills related to automotive service;
• be able to work in an automotive service facility environment;
• maintain a valid driver’s license;
• be able to purchase the minimum required tools.

• be able to identify learning needs and construct activities to attain continuous growth through self-directed life-long learning.
• be able to safely perform routine diagnostics, service and repair on today’s modern cars and light trucks.
• be able to safely diagnose and repair the integrated systems used on today’s advanced vehicles.