Fort Peck Catalog

Automotive Technology Certificate

The Automotive Technology Certificate of Applied Science is a one-year program that provides practical skills training for students in the maintenance and repair of vehicles. The Automotive Technology program adheres to industry standards that are followed throughout the program both in the classroom and with live hands-on projects in the automotive laboratory. Upon completion of the Automotive Technology Certificate of Applied Science program, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyze basic automotive electrical circuits, apply and use skills for brake, suspension, wheels and tires systems, utilize service manuals and diagnostic procedures. It will prepare students for a career in the automotive field.

Occupational Objective: Entry-level Automotive Technician with automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, oil field applications, fleet shops and other related areas.

Degree Requirements

Related Instruction Requirements

WRIT 101College Writing

3

Or

WRIT 104Workplace Communications

3

M 105Contemporary Math

3

Or

M 111Technical Mathematics

3

Or

M 121College Algebra

3

CAPP 120Introduction to Computers

3

Or

CAPP 131Basic Microsoft Office

3

Total Credit Hours:9

 

Automotive Technician

 

 

General Education Requirements

Credits

Core I

Communications

 

 

WRIT 101 College Writing or

3

 

WRIT 104 Workplace Communications

 

Core II

Mathematics

 

 

M 105 Contemporary Math

3

 

M 111 Technical Math or

 

 

M 121 College Algebra or

 

Core VII

Technology

 

 

CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers or

3

 

CAPP 131 Basic MS Office

 

Total

General Education Requirements

9


Program of Study Courses

WLDG 100Introduction to Welding Fundamentals

2

Total Credit Hours:23

Total Credit Hours: 30

Automotive Technology

First Semester (FA)

Second Semester (SP)

WLDG 100Introduction to Welding Fundamentals

2

Total Credit Hours: 23

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Use proper tools, equipment, precautions and procedures to safely perform repairs
  • Diagnose and repair Brake systems, Electrical Systems, Steering and Suspension systems
  • Demonstrate the ability to locate service repair information by many different types of media
  • Develop essential workplace skills and attributes necessary for an automotive related career