Required Coursework (20 hours)
| AUTO 100 Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 credits |
| AUTO 141 Engine Diagnosis and Ignition Systems* | 5 credits |
| AUTO 146 Automotive Brake Systems* | 4 credits |
| AUTO 221 Automotive Steering & Suspension* | 4 credits |
| AUTO 225 Automotive Electrical Systems I* | 4 credits |
Electives (21 hours required)
| AUTO 142 Fuel and Exhaust Systems* | 5 credits |
| AUTO 226 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning* | 4 credits |
| AUTO 245 Automotive Valve Train & Head Rebuilding* | 4 credits |
| AUTO 246 Automotive Cylinder Block Rebuilding* | 4 credits |
| AUTO 250 Introduction to Automotive Transmissions* | 3 credits |
| AUTO 255 Automotive Electrical Systems II* | 4 credits |
| TECH 271 Internship I* | 3 credits |
| Total: | 41 credits |
| *Course has a prerequisite **Course has co-requisite |
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ASE Certification
Upon successful completion of the required coursework, the graduate should be ready for the State of Michigan and/or ASE Certification in the following Automotive Specialty Areas:
- Brakes
- Engine Repair
- Electric
- Engine Tune-up
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Steering & Suspension
Scope & Sequence
| Fall 1 | Winter 1 | Spring 1 | Fall 2 | Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 100 | AUTO 146 | AUTO ELECTIVE | AUTO ELECTIVE | AUTO 221 |
| AUTO 141 | AUTO 225 | AUTO ELECTIVE | AUTO ELECTIVE | AUTO ELECTIVE |
Effective: Fall 2005
Current: 03/01/2017
Employment Information
to prepare technicians for the
high-tech automotive industry. It
also prepares them to take state
and national certification tests.
Upon successful completion of the
required course work, the graduate
should be ready for the State of
Michigan and/or Automotive Service
Excellence Certification in the
following Automotive Specialty
Areas: brakes, automotive
transmission, engine repair,
electrical, manual transmission,
engine tune-up, heating and air
conditioning, and front end.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics hold about 800,000 jobs. The majority work in:
- Automotive repair and maintenance shops
- Automobile dealerships
- Retail and wholesale automotive parts, accessories and supplies
- Service stations
- Automotive supply stores
- Federal, state and local government garages
- Self-employed automotive establishments
Employment is expected to gradually increase through 2020 as vehicles in operation increase and multiple vehicle families grow. Employment growth will be concentrated in dealerships and independent auto repair shops. More than 16 percent of service technicians are self-employed, twice the number in all other installation, maintenance and repair fields. People entering the occupation can expect steady work. The median annual wage of automotive service technicians and mechanics is over $35,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Is this for me?
Students in the Glen Oaks automotive programs are prepared to excel in today’s high-tech automotive industry.