Automotive Undercar Specialist: CP (SLTC) (CTE)

Certificate of Proficiency | 24 credits

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Program Description
This Certificate of Proficiency marks the midpoint of the Master Automobile Service Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree. This Automobile Service Excellence-Education Foundation (ASE-EF) Accredited program offers our students technician training encompassing the study and application of automotive systems theory, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair procedures. Where possible, students complete “live work” to gain practical experience and to demonstrate proficiency to industry standards.

Students receive training at the ASE-EF Master Automobile Service Technician (MAST) level in four ASE automotive disciplines: A1 Engine Repair; A4 Suspension & Steering; A5 Brakes; A7 Heating & Air Conditioning and at the ASE-EF Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) level in four additional areas: A2 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles; A3 Manual Drivetrain & Axles; A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems; A8 Engine Performance. Technicians who earn ASE certification in each of these eight areas, become ASE Certified Master Technicians. In addition, students are taught industry soft skills by assessing vehicle system damage, completing invoices, parts requisitions, and post repair inspections as part of the “live work” practicum. Ethics, professionalism, safety, and environmental impact are stressed in all areas of training.

Career Opportunities
This Automobile Service Excellence-Education Foundation Accredited program offers students a wide range of career opportunities and career paths in an established and evolving automotive repair industry. Job opportunities are available in, but not limited to: fleet maintenance and repair; car rental agencies; independent and chain repair shops; manufacturer dealership shops; parts and supply distributors; parts remanufacturing shops; and a host of specialty shops.

O.net: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3023.00
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493023.htm

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: Cengage Unlimited (12 Month Access) $180, (24 Month Access) $240
Program Supplies: $250
Program Course Fees: $20 (EPA-609 Certification, KAUT 0270)
Other (specify): Students are required to provide their own hand tools (See FAQ-Tool List) https://www.slcc.edu/satts/programs/automotive-technician.aspx

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

Specialized Program Accreditation
ASE-EF MAST (Automobile Service Excellence- Education Foundation Master Automobile Service Technician)

Program Requirements

Required Courses (24 credits)

TEAU 1010 - Automotive Technician Safety & Shop Practices
TEAU 1050 - Introduction to Automotive Service
TEAU 1100 - Automotive Engine Repair I
TEAU 1140 - Automotive Suspension & Steering I
TEAU 1150 - Automotive Braking Systems I
TEAU 1160 - Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems I
TEAU 1210 - Automotive Engine Repair II
TEAU 1240 - Automotive Suspension & Steering II
TEAU 1250 - Automotive Braking Systems II
TEAU 1270 - Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning
Note: SAT Clock Hours to convert to credit hours with completion of SAT KAUT program. Students will complete a Non-credit to Credit equivalent application. https://www.slcc.edu/satts/docs/noncredit-to-credit-equivalent-application.pdf

60 Hrs courses = 2 Credit Hours, 100 Hrs courses = 3 Credit Hours

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Automotive Undercar Specialist CP: Full-time
Time to completion is 2 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 360-400 hours per semester. Less than program mapped hours per semester will increase the time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Completers will obtain Automotive Engine Repair entry level employment skills in accordance with ASE-EF standards. [1, 4, 6, 7]
Completers will obtain Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle entry level employment skills in accordance with ASE-EF standards. [1, 4, 6, 7]
Completers will obtain Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles entry level employment skills in accordance with ASE-EF standards. [1, 4, 6, 7]
Completers will obtain Automotive Suspension and Steering entry level employment skills in accordance with ASE-EF standards. [1, 4, 6, 7]
Completers will obtain Automotive Brakes entry level employment skills in accordance with ASE-EF standards. [1, 4, 6, 7]
Completers will obtain Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems entry level employment skills in accordance with ASE-EF standards. [1, 4, 6, 7]
Completers will obtain Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning entry level employment skills in accordance with ASE-EF standards. [1, 4, 6, 7]
Completers will obtain Automotive Engine Performance entry level employment skills in accordance with ASE-EF standards. [1, 4, 6, 7]

Individual skills can be viewed at: https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/resources