Diploma
Automotive Technician (BP/EP)
(Students Beginning Fall 2007)

Overview
The Automotive Mechanics Technician diploma prepares the student in all areas of the automobile and light truck for service, diagnosis and repair at an entry level. An automotive technician will diagnose, determine condition, estimate cost of repair and replace or repair various components in engines, powertrains, suspensions, brakes, electrical systems, fuel systems, emission controls and computer controlled systems.

Career Opportunities
Due to increased vehicle ownership, longer useful life of vehicles and increased maintenance requirements of new and complicated automotive systems, the demand for trained automotive technicians is at an extremely high level and is increasing annually. A wide range of employment opportunities exist in dealerships, fleets, mass merchandisers, independent garages and service stations.

Technical Studies Required 56 Credits

ATEC1100 Trade Knowledge 2
ATEC1200 Clutch and Driveshaft 2
ATEC1220 Manual Transmission and Transaxle 2
ATEC1240 Differentials 1
ATEC1260 Automatic Transmission 3
ATEC1265 Automatic Transaxles 2
ATEC1300 Brakes 2
ATEC1320 Steering and Suspension 2
ATEC1340 Alignment and Balance 2
ATEC1400 Upper Engine 2
ATEC1440 Lower Engine 2
ATEC1500 Basic Electricity 3
ATEC1530 Chassis Electrical 3
ATEC1550 Starting and Charging Systems 2
ATEC1580 Air Conditioning and Heating 2
ATEC1600 Fuel Systems and Turbochargers 2
ATEC1610 Ignition Systems 3
ATEC1630 Emission Controls 2
ATEC1650 GM Computer System 3
ATEC1670 Ford Computer System 2
ATEC1675 Chrysler Computer System 2
ATEC2685 Automotive Industry Internship I 5
ATEC2690 Automotive Industry Internship II 5

General Education Required 5 Credits

COMM1040 Job Seeking Skills 2
MATH1000 Prealgebra 2
SSCI1000 Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety 1

General Education Elective 3 Credits

Any HTC college level general education course may be used to satisfy the elective requirement.

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Diploma Credits 64

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