The Automotive Technology program at Austin Community College offers NATEF certified automotive technician training. The program offers a variety of degree and certificate options, including a two year Associate in Applied Science Degree, a one year Certificate program, three specialized Certificate programs of less than one year, as well as an Enhanced Skills certificate.
The program provides training in maintenance repair work on automotive vehicles. Included is training in the use of technical manuals and a variety of hand and power tools. Instruction and practice is provided in diagnosis of malfunctions; disassembly of units; parts inspection; and repair or replacement of parts involving engine overhaul and repair, ignition systems, fuel induction systems, brakes, transmission, electrical systems, air conditioning, and suspension systems.
Austin Community College's Automotive Technology program is a Tech Prep Program participant. High School students may receive college credit for approved courses taken during high school. Tech Prep program participants will receive an Enhanced Skills Certificate. Articulating Tech Prep courses include AUT 1014, AUT 1024, AUT 1034, CSC 1003, and OST 1053. High School students should discuss these options with their high school counselor. Other students should contact an Automotive Technology advisor.
Semester I
| CSC | 1003 | 1,6 | Personal Computing | 3 | |
| AUT | 1014 | Introduction to Automotive Systems | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1024 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| + | AUT | 1034 | Automotive Engines | 4 | |
| + | TCM | 1603 | 1,6 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
| --------- 18 |
| ENG | 1613 | 1,3,4,5 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| + | AUT | 1044 | Automotive Fuel/Ignition Systems | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 1054 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2014 | Basic Automotive Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |
| --------- 15 |
| + | AUT | 2024 | Basic Automotive Electronic Engine Controls | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2034 | Advanced Fuel Systems | 4 | |
| AUT | 2044 | Automotive Brakes System | 4 | ||
| + | MTH | 1583 | 2,4,6 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | ||||
| --------- 18 |
| + | AUT | 2054 | Automotive Standard Transmissions and Transaxles and Drivelines | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2124 | Automotive Steering & Suspension System | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2134 | Automotive Internship | 4 | |
| --------- 12 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 63 |
Enhanced Skills Certificate Program
| MGT | 2053 | Small Business Management | 3 | ||
| + | AUT | 2073 | Special Automotive Problems | 3 | |
| AUT | 2154 | Small Engine Service Principles | 3 | ||
| --------- 9 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 9 |
One Year Certificate
Semester I (Fall)
| AUT | 1014 | Introduction to Automotive Systems | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1024 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| + | AUT | 1034 | Automotive Engines | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 1044 | Automotive Fuel/Ignition Systems | 4 | |
| --------- 16 |
| + | AUT | 1054 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2124 | Automotive Steering & Suspension System | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2024 | Basic Automotive Electronic Engine Controls | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2034 | Advanced Fuel Systems | 4 | |
| --------- 16 |
| + | AUT | 2054 | Automotive Standard Transmissions and Transaxles and Drivelines | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2134 | Automotive Internship | 4 | |
| --------- 8 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 40 |
This program provides training in maintenance repair work on automotive and commercial diesel engines and the enginerelated components. Included is training in the use of technical manuals and a variety of hand and power tools. Instruction and practice is provided in diagnosis of malfunctions; disassembly of units; part inspection; and repair, or replacement of parts involving engine overhaul and repair of injection systems, electrical systems, brake and suspension, standard and automatic transmissions, and air conditioning.
Semester I
| + | AUT | 2084 | Introduction to Diesel | 4 | |
| AUT | 1514 | Automotive and Commercial Diesel Engine | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1524 | Diesel Fuel Injection Systems | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1024 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| --------- 16 |
| + | AUT | 1054 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2014 | Basic Automotive Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2054 | Automotive Standard Transmissions and Transaxles and Drivelines | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2124 | Automotive Steering & Suspension System | 4 | |
| --------- 16 |
| ENG | 1613 | 1,3,4,5 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| + | MTH | 1583 | 2,4,6 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| HIS | 1693 | 1,3,4,5 | History of Texas | 3 | |
| CSC | 1003 | 1,6 | Personal Computing | 3 | |
| --------- 12 |
| WLD | 1214 | Shielded Metal Arc-Fillet Welds | 4 | ||
| WLD | 1224 | Oxy-Fuel Welding | 4 | ||
| + | TCM | 1603 | 1,6 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | ||||
| Elective | 3 | ||||
| --------- 17 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 61 |
A 480 clockhour program designed to prepare students to become specialists in the area of brakes and supervision.
The student will complete five Automotive Technology courses to prepare for entrylevel positions in a chosen area of study. These courses can be included in the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology.
| AUT | 1014 | Introduction to Automotive Systems | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1024 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| AUT | 2044 | Automotive Brakes System | 4 | ||
| + | AUT | 2124 | Automotive Steering & Suspension System | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2134 | Automotive Internship | 4 | |
| --------- 20 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 20 |
A 480 clockhour course designed to prepare students to become Specialists in the Automotive Drive Train area. The student will complete five automotive technology courses to prepare for entrylevel positions in their area of study. These courses can be included in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology.
| AUT | 1014 | Introduction to Automotive Systems | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1024 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| + | AUT | 1054 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2054 | Automotive Standard Transmissions and Transaxles and Drivelines | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2134 | Automotive Internship | 4 | |
| --------- 20 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 20 |
A 576 clockhour course designed to prepare students to become Specialists in the Automotive Engine area. The student will complete six Automotive Technology courses to prepare for entrylevel positions in an area of study. These courses can be included in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology.
| AUT | 1014 | Introduction to Automotive Systems | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1024 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| + | AUT | 1044 | Automotive Fuel/Ignition Systems | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2024 | Basic Automotive Electronic Engine Controls | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2034 | Advanced Fuel Systems | 4 | |
| + | AUT | 2134 | Automotive Internship | 4 | |
| --------- 24 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 24 |
This certificate provides power mechanics technology training in the principles and operation of motorcycle two and four cycle enginers, electrical systems, engine failure analysis, tune-up, hydraulic principles and extensive laboratory experience. It covers motorcycle chassis mounted equipment. It includes, brakes, wheels and tires, clutches, drive chains, and transmissions.
Semester I
| AUT | 1314 | Motorcycle Tune Up | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1324 | Motorcycle Service Principles | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1334 | Motorcycle Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| --------- 12 |
| AUT | 2314 | Motorcycle Four Stroke Engine/Transmission | 4 | ||
| AUT | 2324 | Motorcycle Two Stroke Engine/Transmission | 4 | ||
| AUT | 2334 | Motorcycle Chassis and Drive Systems | 4 | ||
| --------- 12 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 24 |
This program will provide power mechanics technology training in the principles and operation of two and four cycle small enginers, electrical systems, engine failure analysis, tune-up, hydraulic principles and extensive laboratory experience. It encompasses equipment that is powered by small engines, i.e., lawn mowers, grass trimmers, and chain saws. It covers cutting deck mounting, height and drive belt adjustments. It also includes gear case overhaul, and chain service and repair.
Semester I
| AUT | 1114 | Small Engine Two Stroke Over Haul | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1124 | Small Engine Tune Up | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1134 | Small Engine Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| --------- 12 |
| AUT | 2154 | Small Engine Service Principles | 4 | ||
| AUT | 2164 | Small Engine Four Stroke Over Haul | 4 | ||
| --------- 8 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 20 |
This certificate provides power mechanics technology training in the principles and operation of marine two and four cycle engines, electrical systems, engine failure analysis, tune-up, hydraulic principles, lower unit drives, and extensive laboratory experience. It includes marine engine transit mounting and height adjustments.
Semester I
| AUT | 1214 | Outboard Tune Up | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1224 | Outboard Service Principles | 4 | ||
| AUT | 1234 | Outboard Electrical Systems | 4 | ||
| --------- 12 |
| AUT | 2214 | Outboard Power Heat Over Haul | 4 | ||
| AUT | 2224 | Outboard Lower Units | 4 | ||
| AUT | 2234 | Introduction to Corrosion | 4 | ||
| --------- 12 | |||||
TOTALS | --------- 24 |