The Automotive Technician Technical Diploma is a 56 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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College 101 (10890165)

1.00

Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

NTC Assessments Offered:

Automotive Service Safety (10602200)

1.00

Describe the automotive service facility. Safety, the use of basic hand and power tools, and hoist training helps the prospective automobile technician work safely and efficiently.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology

Basic Vehicle Maintenance (10602201)

2.00

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair. Focus will be on thread repair, oil change, tire rotations, and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) relearn procedures.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Underhood Maintenance (10602202)

1.00

Perform vehicle preventative maintenance, and drivetrain maintenance procedures. Learners will focus on air filter, wiper blade, serpentine belt, headlamp, battery maintenance and repair.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety, AUTOTEC 10602201 - Basic Vehicle Maintenance] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Tire Service (10602203)

1.00

Prepares learners for fundamental tire repair procedures. Emphasis on mounting and balancing tires, service and repair of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), basic tire leak detection methods and repairs, and basic suspension inspection procedures.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Cooling System Maintenance (10602204)

1.00

Introduces learners to cooling system preventative maintenance practices and procedures. Focusing on basic component identification, coolant leak detection procedures, coolant quality testing, and coolant exchange procedures.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Drivetrain Service (10602205)

2.00

Introduction to drivetrain maintenance procedures. Learners will perform fluid exchange services for transmission, transfer case, and differential sytems.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Brakes 1 (10602206)

2.00

Explain design, construction and service of vehicle braking systems. Emphasis is placed on disc applications, the machining of brake rotors, hydraulic systems and components along with system maintenance. 

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Brakes 2 (10602207)

2.00

Explain design, construction and service of vehicle braking systems. Emphasis is placed on drum applications, power brake units, the machining of brake drum, the parking brake system.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety, AUTOTEC 10602206 - Brakes 1] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Automotive Service Experience 1 (10602208)

1.00

Demonstrate shop practices. Learners will practice vehicle maintenance on live customers vehicles. Emphasis on quality control of repairs, time management, techniques of customer communication (verbal and written), estimate planning, and meeting deadlines. Focus will be on first semester content.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety, AUTOTEC 10602202 - Underhood Maintenance, AUTOTEC 10602203 - Tire Service, AUTOTEC 10602204 - Cooling System Maintenance, AUTOTEC 10602205 - Drivetrain Service, AUTOTEC 10602207 - Brakes 2] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

College Physics 1 (10806143)

3.00

Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem solving, laboratory investigation and applications. Topics include laboratory safety, unit conversions and analysis, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, temperature and heat. Keywords: Physics, Phys, Physics 1

National Exams Accepted:
  • AP Physics 1 and 2
  • AP Physics with Electricity and Magnetism
  • AP Physics with Mechanics

Fundamentals Of Electricity (10602209)

1.00

Develop skills needed to understand todays automotive electrical and electronic systems. Learners will develop the principles of basic electrical units and circuits, apply ohm’s law while interpreting wiring diagrams, and be introduced to the use electrical test equipment. Focusing on basic circuit concepts they will analyze customers concerns, diagnose basic lighting electrical circuits, research repair information, and verify completed repairs.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Engine Operation (10602210)

2.00

Prepares Learners for rebuilding engine assemblies. Learners will disassemble, inspect components, and reassemble engines according to manufactures specifications. Four-stroke engine theory will be covered. Learners will be introduced to engine rebuilding specialty tools and engine machining processes. Emphasis is placed on out-of-vehicle engine repair including overhaul procedures and techniques.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602202 - Underhood Maintenance] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Battery, Starting And Charging Systems (10602211)

2.00

Diagnose and repair automotive electrical and electronic systems. Applying knowledge of wiring diagrams along with manufactures descriptions and diagnostic procedures, Learners perform and evaluate testing and repairs on today’s computer controlled starting, charging, and battery systems.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602209 - Fundamentals Of Electricity] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Engine Service (10602212)

2.00

Develop skills needed to locate, maintain and repair engine leaks and wear conditions. Emphasis is placed on in-vehicle engine repair including timing belt/chain replacement, oil and coolant leak repair, and engine mount replacement.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602210 - Engine Operation] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Steering And Suspension Service (10602213)

2.00

Diagnose and repair of steering and suspension systems. Learners will conduct inspections to determine and complete servicing and replacement of steering and suspension components.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602203 - Tire Service] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Alignment (10602214)

1.00

Explains operation and diagnosis of wheel alignment concerns and adjustments. Students will be performing vehicle inspections and wheel alignments.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602213 - Steering And Suspension Service] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Body Electrical 1 (10602215)

2.00

Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems, emphasizing proper diagnostic routines. Learners will perform and evaluate tests and repairs on electrical and electronic accessories including Horns, Wipers, Blower Motor, Heated Elements, power locks, seats, and windows.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602209 - Fundamentals Of Electricity] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Automotive Shop Experience 2 (10602216)

1.00

Demonstrate shop practices on customer cars. Learners will practice vehicle diagnosis and repair on live customers vehicles. Empahsis on quality control of repairs, time management, techniques of customer communication (verbal and written), estimate planning, and meeting deadlines. Focus will be on second semester content.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety, AUTOTEC 10602212 - Engine Service, AUTOTEC 10602213 - Steering And Suspension Service, AUTOTEC 10602214 - Alignment, AUTOTEC 10602215 - Body Electrical 1] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Body Electrical 2 (10602217)

2.00

Diagnose and repairing electrical and electronic systems. Emphasizing their knowledge of proper diagnostic routines, learners perform and evaluate testing and repairs on lighting and body electrical accessories.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602215 - Body Electrical 1] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Engine Diagnostics - Mechanical (10602218)

1.00

Perform engine mechanical diagnosis. Students will be performing compression testing, cyl leakage testing, and engine vacuum tests.  Students will also perform engine oil pressure tests and, test variable valve timing systems

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602212 - Engine Service] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Engine Sensors (10602219)

2.00

Diagnose engine sensors that feed data to an on-board computers. You will learn how the computer processes and then uses data to make a host of real time decisions concerning ignition, fuel delivery and emission controls. 

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602212 - Engine Service] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Ignition Systems (10602220)

2.00

Perform basic tune ups and beyond basic tune-ups into the world of computer controlled ignition systems. You will learn how the computer processes and then uses sensor data to make a host of real time decisions concerning ignition controls. The use of DVOMs, scan tools, oscilloscopes, and computer self-diagnostics will be covered.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602212 - Engine Service] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Differentials (10602221)

1.00

Diagnose and repair of axles and differentials. Students develop these skills in a classroom and lab setting.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602205 - Drivetrain Service] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Fuel Systems (10602222)

2.00

Diagnose, service and repair of fuel systems including TBI, MPI and DI systems. Learners will also be trained in the use of: oscilloscopes, pressure tester, scan tools and various computer self-diagnostics tools.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602212 - Engine Service] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Evaporation And Emissions Control Systems (10602223)

2.00

Diagnose, service and repair of vehicle emissions systems including PCV, EGR, EVAP, Catalytic Converters and OBD II computer systems will be taught. Learners will also be trained in the use of: oscilloscopes, gas benches, scan tools and various computer self-diagnostics tools.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602222 - Fuel Systems] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Automotive Shop Experience 3 (10602224)

1.00

Demonstrate shop practices. Learners will practice vehicle diagnosis and repairs on live customers vehicles. Emphasis on quality control of repairs, time management, techniques of customer communication (verbal and written), estimate planning, and meeting deadlines. Focus will be on third semester content.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602200 - Automotive Service Safety, AUTOTEC 10602217 - Body Electrical 2, AUTOTEC 10602219 - Engine Sensors, AUTOTEC 10602220 - Ignition Systems, AUTOTEC 10602221 - Differentials, AUTOTEC 10602222 - Fuel Systems] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

HVAC Service & Diagnostics (10602225)

2.00

Diagnose and repair automotive climate control systems. Learners will study the theory of operation, diagnosis, and service of heating and air conditioning systems used on automobiles and light trucks. Learners will also be using scan tools, computer self-diagnostics, and A/C recharging equipment, leak detectors and refrigerant identifiers.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology

Manual Transmission Systems (10602226)

2.00

Diagnosis and repair of manual transmissions/transaxle. Students develop these skills in a classroom and lab setting.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602227 - Clutches] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Clutches (10602227)

1.00

Diagnosis and repair of clutches. Students develop these skills in a classroom and lab setting.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602205 - Drivetrain Service] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

4WD / AWD Systems (10602228)

1.00

Diagnosis and repair of  four wheel drive/all wheel drive and drivelines. Students develop these skills in a classroom and lab setting.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602221 - Differentials] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Automatic Transmission Systems (10602229)

2.00

Diagnose and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles for automobiles and light trucks. The course stresses care and use of shop equipment hand tools, databases and the application of safe shop practices. 

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602226 - Manual Transmission Systems] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Advanced Chassis Systems (10602230)

2.00

Develops the skills needed to diagnose and repair automotive advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electronic steering and electronic suspension systems.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602217 - Body Electrical 2] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Hybrid Drivetrains (10602231)

2.00

Examine hybrid systems and powertrains. The course will include: safety procedures and practices when working on hybrid components..  Learners will be testing hybrid battery assemblies, measuring high voltage circuits, safely disabling the high voltage for vehicle servicing, and dissembling hybrid drivetrains.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602205 - Drivetrain Service, AUTOTEC 10602217 - Body Electrical 2] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Automotive Shop Experience 4 (10602232)

1.00

Demonstrate shop practices. Learners will practice vehicle diagnosis and repairs on live customers vehicles. Empahsis on quality control of repairs, time management, techniques of customer communication (verbal and written), estimate planning, and meeting deadlines. Focus will be on fourth semester content.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): AUTOTEC 10602225 - HVAC Service & Diagnostics, AUTOTEC 10602229 - Automatic Transmission Systems, AUTOTEC 10602230 - Advanced Chassis Systems, AUTOTEC 10602231 - Hybrid Drivetrains] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology]

Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

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