Certificate - Automotive Technology 

Area of Study: Automotive Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency 
Program Description

Automotive Technology Certificate of Proficiency

This Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive Technology provides students with classroom and laboratory experience and prepares students for employment in the auto service industry. Students may apply credits toward the Automotive Technology Degree program.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Automotive Technology Certificate of Proficiency Outcomes.pdf

Ford MLR (Maintenance and Light Repair) Program

The Ford MLR (Maintenance and Light Repair) program is an alliance between Ford Motor Company and Cuyahoga Community College.  The MLR program gives you access to opportunities in profitable and rewarding careers.  The retail maintenance and light repair business continues to grow at a faster rate than ever before.  Students may apply credits toward the Automotive Technology Degree program.

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester Credits

AUTO-1100

Introduction to Automotive Service Procedures

2

AUTO-1300

Automotive Engines

3

AUTO-1350

Manual Transmission and Drivetrain

2

AUTO-1450

Automotive Braking Systems

3

AUTO-1501

Automotive Electrical Fundamentals

2

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

Total

15

Second Semester Credits

AUTO-1400

Automotive Alignment, Steering and Suspension

3

AUTO-2300

Automatic Transmissions

3

AUTO-2350

Automotive HVAC

2

AUTO-2400

Engine Performance

3

AUTO-2470

Automotive Electrical Systems

2

MATH-xxxx

1000-level MATH course or higher 1

3

Total

16

Program Total Credits

31

Notes

 

(1) MATH-1800-1819/2800-2819 & 1820/2820 may not be used to meet this requirement

Program Outcome