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Automotive Mechanic (CRT.AUTO)

Certificate

This degree prepares students with entry-level skills and knowledge necessary for employment in automotive repair maintenance shops as service or parts personnel. The curriculum is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified and is designed to prepare students for ASE certification. Instruction is provided in a shop equipped with the most up-to-date equipment available. Students entering this program must purchase hand tools and uniforms needed for use in the program. The cost of the required tools can be up to $3,400 depending on brand/source.  The required uniforms are approx.  $140 and textbooks/lab manuals are approx. $175.  A list of required tools can be obtained from counselors or auto instructors.

 


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Kevin Miller
217-234-5286
kmiller@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair
one cross Course only offered fall semester
Footnote 2 Course only offered spring and summer semester
Footnote 3 Course only offered spring semester
Footnote 4 Courses offered in odd numbered years only
Footnote 5 Courses offered in even numbered years only
Footnote 6 SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
Footnote 7 Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
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First Year
First Semester
AUT 048
This course is a study of chemicals, shop safety and operations, tools and equipment, and careers in automotive technology. Techniques associated with electrical/electronics, heating and air conditioning, engine repair, brakes, steering and suspension, and engine performance will be discussed.

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Introduction to Automotive Technology +
2
AUT 050
This course is a study of engine design, diagnosis, removal, cylinder head and valve train repair. Short block repair, lubricating systems, cooling systems will be discussed and hands on reassembly of the engine is included.

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Engine Repair +
5
AUT 051
This course is a study of the principles of electricity and electrical circuit design and diagnosing. Covers battery diagnosis and service. Starting Systems diagnosis and repair will be discussed.

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Electrical Systems I
4
ENG 050
Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet.

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Writing for Industry
3
TEC 048
Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop oriented problems involving geometric figures, formulas and algebra. Students draw graphs. A scientific calculator is required, so there is little or no memorization.

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Applied Shop Computations
3
  Total Semester Hours:
17
 
Second Semester
AUT 052
This course is a study of ignition systems beginning with and building on basic ignition systems and culminating with computerized ignition systems.

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Engine Performance I +++
5
SPE 111
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

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Introduction to Speech Communication
3

Social Science Elective
3
HED 178
The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.

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Responding to Emergencies
2
AUT 053
This course is a study of the hydraulic principles of drum, disc, and ABS brake systems. Diagnosis and repair of power assisted, drum, disc, and antilock brake systems will be discussed.

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Brake Systems +++
4
  Total Semester Hours:
17
 

Suggested Electives
First Semester
SFS 101 or PSY 271

Strategies for Success or Intro to Psychology
2
   

If transfer courses are desired see counselor/advisor

Total Program Hours: 34

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