38 credits minimum

Technical Specialties Division
Miller Campus, MATC 203
General Information, (801) 957-4073
Program Information, (801) 957-5231
www.slcc.edu/autotechnologies
Academic Advisor, Redwood Campus CT 249, (801) 957-4550

Program Faculty:
Assistant Professors − Vince Badger, Brett Baird
Instructors − Norman Brown, Jon Longo, Dennis O’Rielly, Ed White

Program Description: The one year Certificate of Completion in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program is designed to train students in both domestic and imported vehicle mechanics and repairs. It prepares students to enter into the job market as technicians skilled in maintenance and light repair facets of automotive repair.

Prospective auto technicians should be in good physical condition, have above average mechanical aptitude and hand-eye coordination and have problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Career Opportunities: Upon completion of this program, graduates may find employment opportunities as automotive maintenance technicians, steering and suspension and brake technicians, engine repair technicians, and automotive electrical technicians. Most technicians furnish their own hand tools. Skills in automotive diagnosis and repair open the doors to a multitude of jobs throughout the state and nation.

HONDA PACT (PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE CAREER TRAINING)
The American Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program is available to students pursuing the Automotive Technician AAS Degree.

Transfer/Articulation Information: Students who complete the Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate of Completion may continue on to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technician , or an Entrepreneurship Emphasis, or Associate of Science Transfer Emphasis. Upon completion of the AAS or AS options students may transfer to UVU to complete their BS in the Technology Management Program or in Integrated Studies.

Program Entry Requirements: Students may enter into this program Summer, Fall, or Spring semester. Successful completion of, or testing out of, AUTO 1010  is required before students can enroll in additional automotive courses. To be able to test out of AUTO 1010 , a student must meet one of the following qualifications: 1. Completed two years of Auto classes in High School OR 2. Have at least one year of work experience as an automotive technician. If you meet one of these requirements, you may then speak with the instructor for this class, regarding the option to test out of AUTO 1010 . Successful completion of AUTO 1010  is a passing grade of a C or higher for either course completion or testing out.

AUTO 1010  can be taken as concurrent enrollment in High School programs. AUTO 1010  will also be offered in the summer semester and twice during both Fall and Spring semesters.

For information on getting started, please visit www.slcc.edu/students-future

Estimated Cost for Students:

Tuition per semester: www.slcc.edu/students-future/tuition-fees
Tools and Supplies: $2,000
Books: $520

Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow the suggested schedule, time to completion is two semesters.

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge 2 - Communicate Effectively 3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy 4 - Think Critically and Creatively 5 - Civic Engagement 6 - Work Professionally and Constructively 7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy
1. Completers will obtain Automotive Engine Repair entry level employment skills in accordance with NATEF standards.	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
2. Completers will obtain Automotive Suspension and Steering entry level employment skills in accordance with NATEF standards.	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
3. Completers will obtain Automotive Brakes entry level employment skills in accordance with NATEF standards.	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
4. Completers will obtain Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems entry level employment skills in accordance with NATEF standards.	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7