Overview
The Automotive Undercar Technician Certificate prepares students for starting or advancing their career in the automotive service industry as a brake, suspension, steering, and alignment technician.
Students who complete the program successfully are prepared to earn the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications for A-4 (Suspension & Steering), A-5 (Brakes), and X-1 (Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems).
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Advisor
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Enter the automotive work force as a technician
- Take ASE certification exams
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Undercar Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
Opportunities for qualified job seekers should be very good. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a national average of about 73,300 openings per year through 2031 for automotive service technicians and mechanics.
$41,240 - $56,040 annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Automotive Undercar Technician Certificate (AUTC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 100 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 161 | Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| AUTO 140 | Suspension and Steering | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 150 | Brakes | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 8 | 12 | 12 | |