This open enrollment program is designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive industry as general automotive service technicians.
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| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / First Semester | ||
| AUT-101 | Automotive Fundamentals | 3 |
| AUT-111 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUT-121 | Automotive Steering & Suspension Systems | 4 |
| 10 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| AUT-131 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| AUT-141 | Automotive Electrical/Electronic Principles | 4 |
| 7 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year / First Semester | ||
| AUT-242 | Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems | 4 |
| AUT-253 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| AUT-261 | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 |
| 12 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| AUT-262 | Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles | 4 |
| AUT-271 | Advanced Automotive Systems I | 4 |
| AUT-272 | Advanced Automotive Systems II 1 | 4 |
| AUT-286 | Automotive Capstone Practicum (360 hours) 2 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 44 | |
1 Corequisite: AUT-271
2 Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
2 Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
Program Goals
- To provide quality, state-of-the-art training to those who
wish to enter the automotive service industry as a technician. - To prepare students to enter the automotive service field and
serve as general automotive technicians. - To encourage students to embrace lifelong learning by
applying their credits toward the associate degree in
automotive technology.
Employment Opportunities
The program prepares students to work at all automotive service facilities, whether independent service organizations or new car dealerships.
Students who complete this program experience a very high job placement rate in the automotive industry as an:
- Automotive technician
- Automotive service writer
- Automotive parts counter specialist
Special Program Requirements
- The basic skills placement test must be taken for admittance.
It is highly recommended that any basic skills classes needed
be completed by graduation. - At the end of the program, a 360-hour practicum or work
experience is required, where students work in automotive
service facilities where they can put theory into practice in
actual work situations.
Contact Person
Christopher Gallo, Director
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4544
email: cgallo@camdencc.edu
Additional information
| CIP Code | 47.0604 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | GAT.CA |
