Automotive Servicing Certificate

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Academic Program Code: 921

This program prepares students to work on today’s high-tech vehicles. Instruction includes component identification, fault diagnosis, and repair of six of the major automotive systems, including brake, suspension and steering, electrical and electronics, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.

Graduates are prepared for the following State of Michigan or ASE certification tests:

Engine Repair (A1)
Suspension and Steering (A4)
Brakes (A5)
Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6)
Heating and Air Conditioning (A7)
Engine Performance (A8)

Program Courses

MN 116 - Basic Welding Credit Hours: 2
TR 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service Credit Hours: 2
TR 103 - Auto Engine Design and Servicing Credit Hours: 4
TR 110 - Auto Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3
TR 143 - Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Credit Hours: 2
TR 147 - Automotive Brake Systems Credit Hours: 3
TR 148 - Steering, Suspension, Alignment Credit Hours: 3
TR 160 - Automotive Driveability Diagnostics Credit Hours: 2
TR 180 - Applied Auto Servicing Credit Hours: 4
OR
TR 181 - Internship in Automotive Technology I Credit Hours: 4
TR 210 - Automotive Engine Performance II Credit Hours: 2
TR 220 - Automotive Electronic Controls Credit Hours: 3
TR 230 - Automotive Engine Performance I Credit Hours: 2
TR 245 - Automotive Chassis Systems Credit Hours: 2

Total Credit Hours

Program Notes

GRCC now grants college credits for current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications. For details, contact the department at (616) 234-3006 or the College Web site at www.grcc.edu.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Grand Rapids Community College has been committed to creating an educated workforce by offering occupational programs that lead to gainful employment. We invite you to learn the job outlook for the Automotive Servicing program, our completion rates, and financial cost associated with completion.