Automotive Technology AAS

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PURPOSE

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

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the Automotive Technology AAS degree will be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams (A1- A8). This degree, along with the ASE Credentials, can provide opportunities to become a master technician, shop foreman, service manager, parts manager, or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-based field service representative. Students interested in owning a repair shop may also benefit from this degree. The industry credentials earned through this degree are nationally recognized.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Automotive Technology program graduates represent professional, ethical, and effective team members in automotive service facilities, and demonstrate systematic processes for diagnosis and repair of:

Electrical-related failures
Engine-related failures
Chassis-related failures
Hybrid/electric vehicle failures
Drivetrain-related failures

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 Orientation to Automotive Careers*
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 Automotive 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. This program encompasses a career studies certificate (Maintenance and Light Repair) and a certificate (Automotive Technology), which lead to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. An internship component will be required in the first year to complete the AAS degree. Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science degree will have potentially two years of practical experience and industry certifications through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

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 the SDV 101 - Orientation to Automotive Careers.

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 AAS 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.