RRCC Automotive Service Technology - Degree and Certificates

Automotive Service Technology - Degree and Certificates

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Automotive Service Technology
(In cooperation with and taught at Warren Tech)

The two-year Automotive Service Technology program is offered at WarrenTech. Students attend this program either in the morning (7:30-10:30 M-F) or the afternoon (12:00-5:00 M-W) for four semesters. Students enroll in specified blocks of classes each semester with instructor approval. In order to begin the enrollment process, students must first be accepted by WarrenTech. A WarrenTech application and Accuplacer test results must be submitted to the WarrenTech counseling office. Contact the RRCC-WarrenTech liaison at 303-982-8603 for application deadlines and other procedural questions.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Certificates:
Lubrication and Tire Service
Brake Specialist
Suspension and Steering
Heating and Air Conditioning
Manual Drive Train and Axles
Automatic Transmission
Engine Performance
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Engine Repair
Auto Parts Specialist

AAS Degree:

This program is a nationally certified automotive repair program (NATEF). Provides you with entry-level skills in the automotive industry or upgrading for those currently in the field. This is an open-entry program where students can begin at several designated starting times during the year. Therefore, you can complete some of the courses, enter the work force, then return to complete requirements for the AAS degree, certificates, or to upgrade specific skills. Demonstrated mastery of skills is required. The instructors are ASE Certified Technicians. You should consult with an automotive service technology advisor before beginning your program of study.

Required Courses	Credits
A minimum of 60 credits must be taken from the following courses:
ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation	2
ASE 102 Introduction to the auto shop	2
ASE 110 Brakes I	3
ASE 210 Brakes II	3
ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I	3
ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II	3
ASE 265 Heating and A/C	5
ASE 150 U joint and Axle Shaft Service	2
ASE 151 Manual Transmission/Transaxles	2
ASE 152 Differentials and 4WD/AWD	2
ASE 250 Auto Trans/Transaxle Service	3
ASE 251 Auto Trans/Transaxle Diagnosis	5
ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis	2
ASE 132 Ignition System Diagnosis/Repair	2
ASE 134 Automotive Emissions	2
ASE 233 Fuel Injection/Exhaust	4
ASE 235 Drivability Diagnosis	1
ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity	2
ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, Charging	2
ASE 221 Auto body Electrical	5
ASE 231 Automotive Computers	2
ASE 160 Engine Removal and Install	3
ASE 161 Engine Disassembly, Diagnose, Assemble	5
ASE 201 Automotive Parts Management	6
ASE 282 Internship: General I	1-5
General Education Courses Required	15
Total Required Credits	75

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Certificates

The Following certificates follow competencies as mandated by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation).

Certificate:
Lubrication and Tire Service

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation (Required for all students new to the program)	2
ASE 102 Introduction to the auto shop	2
Total Required Credits	4

Certificate:

Brake specialist

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 110 Brakes I	3
ASE 210 Brakes II	3
Total Required Credits	6

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Certificate:
Suspension and Steering

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I	3
ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II	3
Total Required Credits	6

Certificate:
Heating and Air Conditioning

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 265 Heating and A/C	5
Total Required Credits	5

Certificate:
Manual Drive Train and Axles

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 150 U joint and Axle Shaft Service	2
ASE 151 Manual Transmission/Transaxles	2
ASE 152 Differentials and 4WD/AWD	2
Total Required Credits	6

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Certificate:
Automatic Transmission/Transaxles

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 250 Auto Trans/Transaxle Service	3
ASE 251 Auto Trans/Transaxle Diagnosis	5
Total Required Credits	8

Certificate:
Engine Performance

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis	2
ASE 132 Ignition System Diagnosis/Repair	2
ASE 134 Automotive Emissions	2
ASE 233 Fuel Injection/Exhaust	4
ASE 235 Drivability Diagnosis	1
Total Required Credits	11

Certificate:
Electrical and Electronic Systems

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity	2
ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, Charging	2
ASE 221 Auto body Electrical	4
ASE 231 Automotive Computers	2
Total Required Credits	10

Certificate:
Engine Repair

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 160 Engine Removal and Install	3
ASE 161 Engine Disassembly, Diagnose, Assemble	5
Total Required Credits	8

Certificate:
Auto Parts Specialist

Required Courses	Credits
ASE 201 Automotive Parts Management	6
ASE 282 Internship: General I	1-5
Total Required Credits	Minimum of 7

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Registration Information

To begin the registration process contact: Janis Eagan in Admissions at 303-914-6543

Enrollment Information

In order to begin the enrollment process, students must first be accepted by WarrenTech. A WarrenTech application and Accuplacer test results must be submitted to the WarrenTech counseling office. Contact the RRCC-WarrenTech liaison at 303-982-8603 for application deadlines and other procedural questions.

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