Automotive Technology, Certificate Level I, Certificate Level II, AAS

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Level I Certificate, Level II Certificate, and Associate of Applied Science degree option
*Program start Fall 2024*

The Automotive Technology program offers a Level I Certificate option (19 credit hours), a Level II Certificate option (39 credit hours), and provides the opportunity for a student to complete an AAS with additional general education requirements.

The Automotive Technology program utilizes Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum and includes both theory and hands-on application. NCCC is currently working toward becoming an ASE-Accredited program. Students completing this program will cover ASE standards for the Automobile Service Technician (AST) test.

ASE is a nationally recognized accreditor that provides three levels of certification tests, the Entry-Level (previously ASE Student), the Professional Technician (that also requires hands-on work experience) and the Master Certification. Students will have the opportunity to take several Entry-Level Certification tests throughout the curriculum of this program. Completion of any level of this program provides equivalent hands-on work experience that can be applied toward professional certification.

Prerequisites

AAS students will need to demonstrate proficiencies based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For more information contact Program Advisor Karah Kellogg, 620-432-0318 kkellogg@neosho.edu or Outreach Staff, 620-432-406 outreach@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

Semester I	Semester II
CMCT 105 OSHA10 Safety Orientation 1 cr hrs	AUTO 100 Engine Performance I 3 cr hrs
AUTO 102 Brakes I 3 cr hrs	AUTO 110 Engine Repair 3 cr hrs
AUTO 104 Suspension & Steering I 3 cr hrs	AUTO 114 Suspension & Steering II 3 cr hrs
AUTO 106 Electrical I 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 10	Total Credit Hours: 9
Total for Automotive Level 1 Certificate: 19 credit hours

Semester III	Semester IV
AUTO 200 Engine Performance II 4 cr hrs	AUTO 201 Automotive Fundamentals and Workplace Skills 2 cr hrs
AUTO 202 Brakes II 4 cr hrs	AUTO 212 Electrical II 4 cr hrs
AUTO 203 Automotive HVAC Systems I 3 cr hrs	AUTO 213 Automotive HVAC Systems II 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 11	Total Credit Hours: 9
Total Automotive Level II Certificate: 39 credit hours

Semester V	Gen Ed Courses for AAS
AUTO 215 Manual Drive Trains & Axels 4 cr hrs	ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
AUTO 216 Automatic Transmission and Transaxles 5 cr hrs	COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰
	OR COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰
	CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰
Total Credit Hours:9	Additional Gen. Ed. Credit Hours 7
	Total Credit Hours: 16
Total AUTO Credits toward A.A.S. Degree: 48	*Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Applied Science Degree: 64*

Automotive Technology Certificate Program Outcomes

Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on automotive engines.
Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on automotive brake systems.
Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on automotive suspension and steering components.
Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on automotive electrical systems.
Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on automotive HVAC systems.
Demonstrate automotive fundamentals and employability skills in the automotive service industry.

AAS Degree Program Outcomes

7. Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on manual drive trains and axles.

8. Perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on automatic transmission & transaxles.

Additional General Education hours to bring degree total to 64.