AUT 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service

Description
Active learning of essential functions performed by automotive technicians. Students learn how to safely utilize automotive tools and equipment, tighten fasteners to specifications, complete vehicle inspections, and perform maintenance procedures. Students explore careers in automotive technology and examine the certifications required to work as an automotive technician.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT

Major Course Revisions: Prefix, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220216T10:08:25
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and utilize shop safety rules and procedures, including handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

2. Demonstrate the ability to access automotive repair data, instructions, and specifications using computer-based systems.

3. Describe the occupational roles of service technicians and other staff members that are typically found in an automotive repair facility.

4. Demonstrate safe handling, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment used in automotive service.

5. Demonstrate use of the three C’s (concern, cause, and correction), used in repair orders.

6. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail, following recommended procedures and specifications.

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Safety

II. The Automotive Business

III. Automotive Tools and Equipment

IV. Fasteners and Torque

V. Mechanical Measurements and Measuring Devices

VI. Multi-point Vehicle Inspection

VII. Vehicle Maintenance and Safety

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and demonstration: 30-45%

Laboratory Exercises: 55-70%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Program Accreditation Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Certification/License Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation requires G1 Auto Maintenance & Light Repair certification

General Room Request: Automotive Classroom and Auto Lab Space

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: -
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Course Fees: $15.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 102793
Course CIP Code: 47.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Allegan County Tech Center, Careerline Tech Center, COOR Area Career Tech Center, Kent Career Technical Center, Montcalm Area Career Center, Tassell M-TEC & Job Training, Wayland High School
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: Yes
If yes, with which Departments?: Tassell MTEC and Job Training
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No