Level 1 Certificate in Automotive Technology

Program Type: Level 1 Certificate

Description: The complexity of motor vehicles demands a very high level of technical knowledge and skill for service personnel. Basic learning skills in reading, writing, and computation are essential to success in the field. The program is a full-time commitment for one academic year, four days a week all day for two semesters, plus five days a week in the summer session for Cooperative Education. The program admits fourteen students each year into a cohort that begins in August. The Automotive Technology curriculum prepares graduates for entry-level employment in vehicle diagnosis, repair, and maintenance work. Basic vehicle theory and principles are taught in the classroom to give the student an understanding of how electrical, electronic, and mechanical components function and why they fail. Actual shop practices train students to utilize appropriate safety procedures; research repair procedures; record time and effort; make repairs; and diagnose, replace, and adjust components. View job opportunity and salary information at https://www.angelina.edu/automotive/

Admission Criteria for Automotive Technology

The program has limited enrollment to the first twelve applicants to meet the following criteria for the fall semester:

Program application process to be completed before the end of the first summer session:

1.       Gain admission to Angelina College

2.       Proof of a valid Texas driver’s license with no outstanding tickets

Program admission process:

The first fourteen qualified students to provide a valid driver's license and complete any other conditional terms will receive “full” acceptance into the program. Accepted students must pay tuition and fees and purchase textbooks before the first class day.

Co-Operative (Coop) Class Screening:

The coop site will interview students for employment at least two weeks before the coop begins. Coop sites will require a drug test, criminal background check, and driver's license check in the same way a potential employee would. The coop site will do these screenings before accepting students for a coop position at their facilities. The employer will pay for the screening.

Recommended Course Sequence

External Field Experience: AUMT 2480 Cooperative Education.

*NOTE: Lectures and labs must be taken concurrently.

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the Level 1 Certificate in Automotive Technology, students will be able to:

PLO 1: Demonstrate how to properly set the lift to raise a vehicle in the air safely.

PLO 2: Apply knowledge to resurface a brake rotor using the ProCut on the car brake lathe.

PLO 3: Apply knowledge to mount and balance a tire correctly.

PLO 4: Diagnose and analyze results to determine the cause of an electrical fault.

PLO 5: Demonstrate the ability to set up the four-wheel alignment machine and evaluate the readings to determine the needed adjustments to correct the alignment.