BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & TRADES
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The Automotive Technology program is two years (six quarters) in length and is designed to
develop entry level employment skills for those seeking career opportunities in the
automotive repair field. As long as there are vehicles on the road, there will always be a need
for highly skilled automotive technicians to maintain, service and repair them. According to
Washington State labor market information, over 2,500 annual job openings are projected in
automotive related industries. A student in the BBCC automotive program receives training
in all eight ASE Certification areas. Modern repair and diagnostic test equipment is used in
training the student to accurately repair the complex vehicles of today. The curriculum also
includes shop safety and environmental training, Industrial First Aid Certification, EPA Section 609 Refrigerant
Certification, basic welding skills, and hydraulics, as well as degree required general education classes. Graduates of
the Automotive Technology program obtain employment as automotive repair technicians and in related occupations
such as automotive parts merchandising, alignment, tire service, and fleet maintenance. The agricultural equipment
service and repair industry also provides employment opportunities for our graduates. A high-tech career in
automotive technology gives a person job mobility with the security of knowing that his/her skills will always be in demand.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
☐ Complete Admissions and Placement processes ☐ Meet with AUT advisor prior to enrolling
Related Instruction (20 Credits)
AUT 105 – Auto Personal Computer Applications (2)
BUS 120 – Human Relations on the Job (4)
CMST 100 – Human Communications (4)
ENGL 109 – Applied Technical Writing (3)
FAD 150 – Industrial First Aid & CPR (2)
MAP 101 – Applied Mathematics (AUT/WLD) (5) or
MAP 117 – Applied Math for Workforce Programs (5)
Program Core (117 Credits Total)
☐ AUT 111 – Auto Engine Service (3)
☐ AUT 115 – Shop Safety Environmental Issues (1)
☐ AUT 121 – Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems (15)
☐ AUT 124 – Brake System Service (9)
☐ AUT 125 – Suspension, steering & Alignment (9)
☐ AUT 131 – Manual Drive Train & Axles (8)
☐ AUT 132 – Hydraulics Systems (3)
☐ AUT 190 – Projects Lab (2 per quarter (6)
☐ AUT 211 – Auto Convenience Systems (2)
☐ AUT 212 – Automatic transmission Repair (9)
☐ AUT 213 – Automotive Servicing I (6)
☐ AUT 220 – Engine Performance (18)
☐ AUT 223 – Automotive Servicing II (6)
☐ AUT 290 – Projects Labe (2 per quarter) (6)
☐ WLD 101 – Oxy Acetylene Welding for AUT (2)
☐ WLD 102 – ARC/CMAW welding for AUT (2)
137 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS
Rev. 2019.07.16
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