Certificate in Automotive General Service and Repair

This certificate is intended for the incumbent worker, person seeking a career change, or person looking to start their career in the automotive service industry. This certificate is the culmination of the general service and repair curriculum. This certificate acknowledges the workplace skills that will allow a technician to competently perform automotive maintenance and light repair. This certificate prepares students for occupations such as preventative maintenance technician, lube technician, A/C service technician, brake and front end technician, alignment technician, general service technician and technician apprentice.

Certificate of Achievement Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Automotive General Service and Repair Certificate of Achievement will:

  1. Develop the skills needed to perform maintenance and light repair on the cars and light trucks to the level required of an ASE G1 certified level technician.
Required course:
AUTO 140AAutomotive Safety and Inspection2
AUTO 141Engine Mechanical Service and Repair2
AUTO 144Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems Service & Repair4
AUTO 145Automotive Braking Systems Service and Repair3
AUTO 146Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems4
AUTO 147Automotive Climate Control Systems Service and Repair2
AUTO 148Engine Management Systems Service and Repair4
Total Units21

1-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall Term 1Units
AUTO 140A Automotive Safety and Inspection 2
AUTO 146 Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems 4
 Units6
Winter Term 1
AUTO 141 Engine Mechanical Service and Repair 2
 Units2
Spring Term 1
AUTO 144 Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems Service & Repair 4
AUTO 145 Automotive Braking Systems Service and Repair 3
AUTO 148 Engine Management Systems Service and Repair 4
 Units11
Summer Term 1
AUTO 147 Automotive Climate Control Systems Service and Repair 2
 Units2
 Total Units21

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.