Program Overview

Basic Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion

The Basic Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion is a program offered by Do˝a Ana Community College. This program requires students to earn a final grade of C- or better in all required AUTO courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Requirements

• Students must complete all University degree requirements to total at least 16 credits (16-17 of credits listed for degree).
• Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
• A grade of C- or better is required in designated Mathematics courses.

Course List

• Related Requirements - Choose one of the following:
  • OETS 104: Basic Mathematics for Technicians (4 credits)
  • OETS 118: Mathematics for Technicians (3 credits)
  • MATH 1215: Intermediate Algebra (3 credits)
  • MATH 1220G: College Algebra (or higher) (3 credits)
• Technical Requirements:
  • AUTO 115: Automotive Engine Repair (4 credits)
  • AUTO 122: Automotive Brakes (4 credits)
  • AUTO 123: Job Shadowing (1 credit)
  • AUTO 129: Automotive Steering and Suspension (4 credits)
• Total Credits: 16-17

Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary.

Semester 1

• OETS 104: Basic Mathematics for Technicians (or other approved math course) (4 credits)
• AUTO 115: Automotive Engine Repair (4 credits)
• AUTO 122: Automotive Brakes (4 credits)
• Credits: 12

Semester 2

• AUTO 123: Job Shadowing (1 credit)
• AUTO 129: Automotive Steering and Suspension (4 credits)
• Credits: 5
• Total Credits: 17