Automotive Technology Certificate

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PURPOSE

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the automotive repair industry as an apprentice-level technician. Students will be trained in automotive diagnostic and repair procedures consistent with current industry trends.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Students who complete the Automotive Technology Certificate will be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams for the areas of study completed. This Certificate, along with ASE Credentials, can provide opportunities to become an automotive repair technician, service writer/advisor, and parts specialist. The industry credentials earned through this certificate are nationally recognized.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Represent culture of a professional, ethical, and effective team member in an automotive service facility
Perform Multipoint Vehicle Inspections to identify maintenance recommendations and safety-related repairs
Identify failures and perform necessary corrective actions related to the chassis
Demonstrate safety awareness and practices regarding automotive tools, shop procedures and vehicle handling

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the general college admission requirements, pre-admission program requirements include:

Valid driver’s license
Clean driving record
Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, SDV 101 *
Ability to fulfill hiring requirements at a service and repair facility
Meet with Chair of the Automotive Department before registering for first semester

The General Automotive program is a semi-selective entry process. Students currently working in the field of automotive repair will have priority seating.

*Interested students can self-enroll in SDV 101 - Orientation to Business Careers prior to joining the program. This course is required and also satisfies Reynolds’ SDV 100 requirement.

PROGRAM NOTES

The General Automotive Program provides theory and practice on modern vehicles, but does not specialize in any specific brand. Completion of this certificate provides entry into the General Automotive Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree pathway. An internship component will be required to complete this certificate.

This program is accredited through the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation and all instructors are ASE Certified Master Technicians with advanced-level certifications.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing SDV 101 .

Total Required Program Credit Hours: 33

Courses should be taken in order listed.

Program Maps

A Program Map is a template an advisor uses to create an individual Academic Plan for a student. The Academic Plan becomes customized based on a student’s goals, preferences, and previous coursework in High School or elsewhere.

Automotive Technology Certificate Full-time Program Map

Planning Tools

Is it right for you? Career Connect Center at Reynolds College for tools to explore career options, develop professional skills, and connect with employers.

What’s next? Check out TransferVA to learn how your Reynolds classes may transfer to in-state colleges.

Customized program maps: Once enrolled, students will have access to our Navigate software, with options to customize their program maps based on post-graduation and transfer goals.