Automotive - Under Car Specialist, Certificate of Achievement (Level II)
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NMC Code 032
This certificate is designed to train students in the systems underneath the automobile, including brakes, suspension, and drivetrain. For students to be awarded this Under Car Specialist certificate, they must pass the related State of Michigan or ASE test for all five of the required automotive courses.
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 140 | Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AT 150 | Automatic Transmissions | 6 |
| AT 180 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 6 |
| Elective course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
| 1 | May be waived with appropriate work experience or education. |
Program Completion Requirements
A minimum of 32 AT credit hours are required to receive this certificate. Students must choose elective courses from the Automotive Program course list to reach the required credit level.
Students must pass the related State of Michigan or ASE test for all of the required automotive courses.
| 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 150 | Automatic Transmissions (Spring only) | 6 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AT 140 | Suspension and Steering (Fall only) | 4 |
| Approved Automotive Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
| 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.