Programs of Study
Automotive Systems Technology (A60160)
| Description | The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as Automotive Service Technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field. Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic course work. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/transaxles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains. Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry. |
| Award | The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Automotive Systems Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of this program. |
| Admissions | • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. • Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites; check the Course Descriptions section for details. |
| Notes | Students must furnish required hand tools and protective clothing, as well as textbooks. A list of these items can be obtained from an instructor or program chair by calling 704.330.6659. |
| Additional Information | Program Accreditation This program is Master Certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Program Manufacturer Partners The Chrysler Apprenticeship Program (CAP), General Motors’ Automotive Service Excellence Program (ASEP), Toyota’s Technical Education Network (T-TEN), and BMW are options for this associate degree program. Call the Transport Systems Division Cooperative Education Coordinator at 704.330.6128 or division office 704.330.6220 for manufacturer program information. |
| Contact Info | The Automotive Systems Technology program is in the Transport Systems Technologies Division. For more information, call 704.330.4122. |
| Web Site | www.cpcc.edu/transport_systems |
| Course Requirements |
Current students can login to MyCollege and click on Program Evaluation to determine the course requirements for your program of study, or any program of study you might be interested in.
If are not currently admitted to the college, please check the College Catalog. |