Automotive Technology Certificate

Location(s): MTEC

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Academic Program Code: 921

This program prepares students to work on today’s high-tech vehicles. Instruction includes component identification, maintenance, 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.

In addition to aligning with the content of Michigan Mechanic Certification tests, this program meets ASE Education Foundation standards for instruction in the following specialty areas:

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

Program Courses

AUT 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service Credit Hours: 2
AUT 103 - Automotive Engine Design and Servicing Credit Hours: 4
AUT 110 - Auto Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUT 130 - Automotive Engine Performance I Credit Hours: 2
AUT 143 - Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Credit Hours: 2
AUT 147 - Automotive Brake Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUT 148 - Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment Credit Hours: 3
AUT 160 - Automotive Driveability Diagnostics Credit Hours: 2
AUT 210 - Automotive Engine Performance II Credit Hours: 2
AUT 220 - Automotive Electrical Diagnostics Credit Hours: 3
AUT 245 - Automotive Chassis Systems Credit Hours: 2
Please select one option from the list below
AUT 171 - Applied Automotive Maintenance and Service I Credit Hours: 2
AND
AUT 172 - Applied Automotive Maintenance and Service II Credit Hours: 2
OR
AUT 180 - Applied Auto Servicing Credit Hours: 4
OR
AUT 181 - Internship in Automotive Technology I Credit Hours: 4

Total Credit Hours

32 (minimum)

Program Notes

It is recommended that AUT 102 be taken before AUT 171 and AUT 172 but it can be taken with either course.
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 https://www.grcc.edu/students/academic-advising-transfer-center.

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I

Priority II

Priority III

AUT 180 - Applied Auto Servicing OR AUT 181 - Internship in Automotive Technology I

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.

What’s Next?

This Automotive Servicing Certificate Program is a first step in your Automotive career.

Did you know that these courses fit into a more advanced GRCC program that allows you keep increasing your skills in this area?

Check the next related program to find out where you can go next!

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