Automotive Technology Diploma

For more information please see the Automotive Technology Program Overview .

Purpose

The purpose of the automotive technology diploma is to provide the person wanting to be an entry-level technician with the “hands-on” skills and knowledge necessary to find employment as a service technician in either the automotive or diesel industry.

Note: This diploma is available at Hastings

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

AUTO 1000 - Basic Shop Practices 2 credit(s)
AUTO 1020 - Basic Shop Practices-Fasteners & Job Management 2 credit(s)
AUTO 1100 - Automotive Electrical Systems I 3 credit(s)
AUTO 1150 - Automotive Electrical Systems II 4 credit(s)
AUTO 1200 - Manual Transmissions & Clutches 2 credit(s)
Program Elective Courses - Select 10 credit(s)
(Recommend: AUTO 1400 , AUTO 1800 AND AUTO 1850 )

Subtotal: 23

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)