Automotive Parts Specialist

Certificate of Proficiency

30606

The Automotive Parts Specialist certificate program develops skills necessary for entry into the automotive parts sales career area. The program is designed to provide in one year much of the basic automotive skills training needed to be productive and efficient in an automotive parts sales position. Additionally, the certificate program provides salesmanship training necessary for this career area. The certificate course work will help you prepare for the ASE certification test in Automotive Parts Specialist.

Core Automotive Curriculum Requirements

Select at least 10 credits from the following courses:

AUT 101 or AUT 180 or AUT 280	Introduction to Automotive Technology or Automotive Shop Service Techniques or Advanced Shop	2 to 4 credits 2 credits 3 credits
AUT 105	Automotive Electrical Fundamentals	2 credits
AUT 106	Internal Combustion Engines	4 credits
AUT 107	Automotive Electrical Systems and Equipment	2 credits

Driveability Area Curriculum Requirements

Select at least 6 credits from the following courses:

AUT 110	Fuel and Emission Systems	2 to 3 credits
AUT 220	Automotive Electronics and Computerized Engine Controls	3 credits
AUT 260	Engine Performance and Driveability	2 credits
AUT 265	Vehicle Emission Strategies and Testing	2 credits

Chassis & Power Train Area Curriculum Requirements

Select at least 6 credits from the following courses:

AUT 120	Power Transmission	3 credits
AUT 131	Steering and Suspension Systems	3 credits
AUT 132	Automotive Brake Systems	2 credits
AUT 230	Automatic Transmissions	4 credits
AUT 266	Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning	3 credits

Curriculum Related Requirements

Select at least 6 credits from the following courses:

CMP 101 or CMP 103	Introduction to Computers or Introduction to Computer Based Systems	3 credits
SBM 101 or SBM 201	Sales and Customer Service or Small Business Management	3 credits
COE 101 or COE 111	Job Seeking Strategies or Cooperative Education	2 credits 1 to 3 credits

Total Minimum Certificate Requirements

28 credits

In addition to completing the course requirements above with a grade of "C" or better, you must meet an academic requirement by one of the following methods:

· Completion of ENG 100, Writing Fundamentals, or higher with a grade of "C" or better.

· EAC COMPASS writing placement score of 85 or higher entered into your student record.

· Completion of BUS 111, Business Mathematical Calculations, with a grade of "C" or better.

· Completion of MAT 120, Intermediate Algebra, or higher with a grade of "C" or better.

· EAC COMPASS mathematics placement score of 61 or higher entered into your student record.