Academics
Automotive Services Technician (CTASVT)
Certificate
Description
This program prepares students for employment as a certified automotive technician. Students will diagnose and repair malfunctions in automobile engines, suspensions and steering systems, brakes, electrical and electronic systems and engine drivability issues. This program also offers opportunities to explore vehicle performance, diesel, alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid vehicles and to participate in the building of performance vehicles. The program prepares the student for the State of Michigan Mechanic Certification tests as well as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Exams.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges.
Contact Information
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Automotive Services Department
- Advisors
- Bradley Hoth, Allen Day, Michael Duff
Requirements
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASV 151 | Automotive Service I | 4 | |
| ASV 152 | Automotive Service II | 4 | |
| ASV 153 | Automotive Service III | 4 | |
| ASV 154 | Automotive Service IV | 4 | |
| ASV 155 | Automotive Service V | 4 | |
| ASV 254 | Suspension and Steering | 2 | |
| ASV 255 | Brakes | 2 | |
| ASV 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 | |
| ASV 258 | Engine Drivability | 2 | |
| Select 2 credits from the following: ABR 116, ASV 157, MTT 102, WAF 105 | 2 | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following: ASV 157, ASV 174, ASV 251, ASV 252, ASV 253, ASV 257, ASV 259, ASV 261, ASV 262, ASV 263, ASV 269 | 4 | ||
| Total | 36 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 36
Gainful Employment Disclosures
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
- $5,518.50
- Books & Supplies
- $285.00
- Total Cost
- $5,803.50
Length of Program
- Intended time to complete
- 3 semesters
- graduates who completed on time
- unavailable
Careers Related to this Program
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
- Automotive Master Mechanics
- Job placement rate
- unavailable
Median Program Graduate Debt
- Federal Loans
- unavailable
- Private Educational Loans
- $0
- Institution Financing Plan
- $0
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