Automotive Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Manufacturing and Trades
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level technicians in the automotive repair industry. All ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) areas will be taught through the use of lecture, mock-ups, and customer vehicles. Successful completion of each semester or permission of the instructor is required for admission to the next semester.
Due to the complexity of cars today, the industry requires a high degree of reading and comprehension skills. Placement in specific English and courses math is determined by the college assessment test. The North Idaho College Automotive Technology program is NATEF certified and is taught by ASE Master Technicians.
Current industry professionals may enroll in individual courses on a space-available basis and with the instructor's permission.
Contact Information:
Trades & Industry Division
Parker Technical Education Center
7064 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 769-3448
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO-102 | Automotive Technology Fundamentals and Safety | 2 |
| AUTO-111 | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 2 |
| AUTO-118 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO-119L | Automotive Lab I | 7 |
| GEM 3 - A.A.S. Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AUTO-124 | Brakes, Suspension and Steering | 2 |
| AUTO-127 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUTO-129L | Automotive Lab II | 7 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AUTO-231 | Engine Performance I | 3 |
| AUTO-233 | Electrical Systems II and HVAC | 2 |
| AUTO-235L | Advanced Automotive Lab III | 7 |
| GEM 6 - A.A.S. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AUTO-241 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles | 3 |
| AUTO-243 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| A.A.S. Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 7 | |
| Advanced Automotive Lab IV | ||
| Advanced Automotive Lab V and Advanced Automotive Internship |
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| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 65-67 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Understand, explain, and model proper safety procedures in regards to overall shop safety practices with emphasis on maintenance/repair of automotive systems. Complete and pass nationally recognized S/P2, online safety training before attending any lab courses.
- Effectively troubleshoot and repair the following automotive systems, following NATEF program standards:
- Engine Repair
- Manual Drive Train and Axles
- Suspension and Steering systems
- Brakes
- Electrical systems
- Demonstrate good, productive work habits, and basic computation and communications skills when performing both technical and general functions required of an automotive technician.
- Demonstrate effective diagnosis and repair of the following automotive systems:
- Engine Repair
- Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
- Manual Drive Train and Axles
- Suspension and Steering systems
- Brakes
- Electrical/Electronic systems
- Heating and Air conditioning systems
- Engine performance
- Analyze vehicle malfunctions and formulate a process of diagnosis.
- Employ the proper operation of mechanical and electrical test equipment.
- Evaluate test results to predict the most likely root cause.
- Formulate the most efficient repair procedure.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.