MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5944N Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 12 CIP Code: 47.0604	Primary College: Initiating College: Rio Salado College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific: RS Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Automotive/Diesel-Heavy Equipment Technology GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 49-2096.00 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 49-3023.00 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Basic Automotive Maintenance provides individuals with the technical knowledge and skills needed by automotive technicians specializing in the area of basic electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile and Light Truck Certification Tests.

See program advisor for additional certificate offerings. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service is also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 2. Comply with federal, state, and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling, and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 3. Locate and interpret appropriate service information. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 4. Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the best solution to customer reported concerns in maintaining normal wear areas of automobiles. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 5. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair normal wear components in automotive systems. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 6. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service normal wear components of automobiles. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 7. Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 8. Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment, and workspace according to professional standards. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 9. Practice industry accepted ethical behavior. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 10. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication, and customer service. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 11. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162) 12. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment. (ASE100, ASE111, ASE141, ASE151, ASE161, ASE162)

Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Admission Criteria
This program is offered through an educational partnership and Permission of Department or Division is required for admission.

Required Courses

ASE100 Introduction to Automotive Service 2
ASE111 Engine Diagnosis and Inspection 2
ASE141 Steering, Suspension and Pre-Alignment 2
ASE151 Introduction to Brake Systems 2
ASE161 Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics 2
+ ASE162 Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems 2

Credits: 12

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 24, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.