Automotive - Master Automotive Technician, Certificate of Achievement (Level III)
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NMC Code 001
From bumper to bumper, under the hood to under the hoist, you’ll get your hands on every part of a car in NMC’s Automotive – Master Automotive Technician program. This comprehensive certificate includes classes in brakes, electrical, engine performance and repair, suspension and steering, automatic transmissions, heating and air conditioning, manual drivetrain and axles. Classes are offered both days and evenings to fit your schedule. You’ll use the latest technology and diagnostic equipment to work on real cars for real customers in NMC’s 13 bay auto shop. In-house testing for state certification completes the program.
State and federal levels of certification are offered.
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT 100 | Automotive Service Basics 1 | 2 |
| AT 110 | Automotive Brake Systems | 5 |
| AT 120 | Automotive Electrical I | 5 |
| AT 130 | Engine Performance I | 5 |
| AT 140 | Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AT 150 | Automatic Transmissions | 6 |
| AT 160 | Engine Repair | 6 |
| AT 170 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AT 180 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 6 |
| AT 200 | Service Department Management | 2 |
| AT 210 | Hybrid Technology | 5 |
| AT 220 | Automotive Electrical II | 5 |
| AT 230 | Engine Performance II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 59 | |
| 1 | May be waived with appropriate work experience or education. |
Must pass all eight (8) State or ASE certification tests to be awarded this certificate.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AT 100 | Automotive Service Basics 1 | 2 |
| AT 120 | Automotive Electrical I (Fall only) | 5 |
| AT 180 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles (Fall only) | 6 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 110 | Automotive Brake Systems (Spring only) | 5 |
| AT 170 | Heating and Air Conditioning (Spring only) | 4 |
| AT 220 | Automotive Electrical II (Spring only) | 5 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AT 130 | Engine Performance I (Fall only) | 5 |
| AT 140 | Suspension and Steering (Fall only) | 4 |
| AT 160 | Engine Repair (Fall only) | 6 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 150 | Automatic Transmissions (Spring only) | 6 |
| AT 200 | Service Department Management (Spring only) | 2 |
| AT 210 | Hybrid Technology (Spring only) | 5 |
| AT 230 | Engine Performance II (Spring only) | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 59 | |
| 1 | May be waived with proof of appropriate work experience or education. |
Program Notes
- Must pass the related State or ASE certification tests for all of the required automotive courses.
- The responsibility for determining the transferability of this degree and courses to another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.