Automotive Technology Diploma

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 10 credit(s)
  (Recommend: AUTO 1400 , AUTO 1800  AND AUTO 1850 )

 

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)

Total Credits for Diploma: 32