Automotive Technology AAS map

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

  • Milestone CoursesThese courses are key to your success!

Automotive Requirements:

  • AUT 105: Auto Personal Computer App.
  • 2 Credits
  • AUT 111: Auto Engine Service
  • 9 Credits
  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • 1 Credit
  • AUT 121: Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems
  • 15 Credits
  • AUT 124: Brake System Service
  • 9 Credits
  • AUT 125: Suspension, Steering, & Alignment
  • 9 Credits
  • AUT 131: Manual Drive Train & Axles
  • 8 Credits
  • AUT 132: Hydraulics Systems
  • 3 Credits
  • AUT 190: Projects Lab
  • 2 Credits
  • AUT 190: Projects Lab
  • 2 Credits
  • AUT 190: Projects Lab
  • 2 Credits
  • AUT 211: Auto Convenience Systems
  • 2 Credits
  • AUT 212: Automatic Transmission Repair
  • 8 Credits
  • AUT 213: Automotive Servicing I
  • 6 Credits
  • AUT 220: Engine Performance
  • 18 Credits
  • AUT 223: Automotive Servicing II
  • 6 Credits
  • AUT 231: Auto Heating & Air Conditioning
  • 6 Credits
  • AUT 290: Projects Lab
  • 2 Credits
  • AUT 290: Projects Lab
  • 2 Credits
  • AUT 290: Projects Lab
  • 2 Credits
  • WLD 101: Oxy-Acetylene Welding for AUT
  • 2 Credits
  • WLD 102: ARC/CMAW Welding for AUT
  • 2 Credits

General Education Requirements:

  • CMST&210: Interpersonal Communication
  • OR
  • CMST&220: Public Speaking
  • 5 Credits
  • ENGL&101: English Composition
  • 5 Credits
  • FAD 150: Industrial First Aid
  • 2 Credits
  • PSYC&100: General Psychology
  • OR
  • SOC&101: Intro to Sociology
  • 5 Credits
  • MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce
  • 5 Credits
  • (any college-level math if pursuing BAS-AM degree)

Total Credits Required: 140

Suggested Schedule and checklist

Quarter 1 (Fall)
Quarter 2 (Winter)
Quarter 3 (Spring)
Quarter 4 (Fall)
Quarter 5 (Winter)
Quarter 6 (Spring)

Suggested Schedule:

  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 121: Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems
  • AUT 190: Projects Lab
  • MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce Programs I

To Do:

  • Apply for FAFSA or WASFA for next year
  • Set up your Bankmobile account
  • Get familiar with your CTCLink student homepage
  • Meet with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • AUT 124: Brake System Service
  • AUT 125: Suspension, Steering, & Alignment
  • AUT 132: Hydraulics Systems
  • AUT 190: Projects Lab
  • WLD 101: Oxy-Acetylene Welding for AUT
  • WLD 102: ARC/CMAW Welding for AUT

To Do:

Suggested Schedule:

  • AUT 105: Auto Personal Computer Applications
  • AUT 111: Auto Engine Service
  • AUT 131: Manual Drive Train & Axles
  • AUT 190: Projects Lab

To Do:

  • Meet with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • AUT 220: Engine Performance
  • AUT 290: Projects Lab
  • CMST&210: Interpersonal Communication OR CMST&220: Public Speaking

To Do:

  • Update your education plan with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • AUT 212: Automatic Transmission Repair
  • AUT 213: Automotive Servicing I
  • AUT 290: Projects Lab
  • ENGL&101: Composition I

To Do:

  • Apply for graduation (After enrolling in your final quarter of classes)

Suggested Schedule:

  • AUT 211: Auto Convenience Systems
  • AUT 223: Automotive Servicing II
  • AUT 231: Auto Heating & Air Conditioning
  • AUT 290: Projects Lab
  • FAD 150: Industrial First Aid
  • PSYC&100: General Psychology OR SOC&101: Intro to Sociology

To Do:

  • Order cap and gown
  • Attend graduation
  • Begin your job search

Automotive Technology AAS Pre-Requisites Flow Chart

Start by meeting with your advisor to determine which course to take first based on your placement scores.

Math Pathway

DVS 080: College Transitions Math → MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce I

English Pathway

ENGL 99: English Skills + CSS 106: Reading Skills → ENGL&101: Composition I

Other Automotive Courses

AUT 115: Auto Shop Safety & Env Issues (F, W, Sp) and AUT 121: Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems (F) and AUT 190: Skills Lab I (F, W, Sp) → First Year AUT Courses → Second Year AUT Courses

Limited Availability Courses Without Prerequisites

WLD 101: Oxy-Acetylene Welding for AUT (W) , WLD 102: ARC/CMAW Welding for AUT (W)

Optional Internship Substitutes

AUT 295: Work-based Learning & Seminar

KEY: F = Fall, W = Winter, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer

Tips

  • Cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or higher required to earn the degree
  • Meet with your advisor each quarter to make sure you are on track!
  • If you start winter or spring quarter, meet with the Automotive advisor as soon as possible!

Which Quarter can I begin?

Fall, Winter or Spring.

Program Modality

Instruction for this program is primarily on campus. Some classes may be taught online or hybrid with on campus labs.

Length of Program

140 Credits = 6 Quarters* if you take 21-27 credits each quarter

*Your specific route may take longer than 6 quarters depending on the number of credits you take each quarter and where you start in your math and English pathways.

Career Outlook

The Automotive Technology program is designed to develop entry level employment skills for those seeking career opportunities in the automotive repair field. As long as there are vehicles on the road, there will always be a need for highly skilled automotive technicians to maintain, service, and repair them.
According to Washington State labor market information, over 2,500 annual job openings are projected in automotive related industries. The agricultural equipment service and repair industry also provides employment opportunities for our graduates. A high-tech career in automotive technology gives a person job mobility with the security of knowing that his/her skills will always be in demand.

Future Education Opportunities

A student in the BBCC automotive program receives training in all eight ASE Certification areas. Modern repair and diagnostic test equipment is used in training the student to accurately repair the complex vehicles of today. The curriculum also includes shop safety and environmental training, Industrial First Aid Certification, EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Certification, basic welding skills, and hydraulics, as well as degree required general education classes. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program obtain employment as automotive repair technicians and in related occupations such as automotive parts merchandising, alignment, tire service, and fleet maintenance.

Certificate Options

Automatic Transmission & Transaxle Repair Certificate of Accomplishment
Engine Performance Certificate of Accomplishment
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate of Accomplishment
Engine Repair Certificate of Accomplishment
Brake Repair Certificate of Accomplishment
Manual Drive Train & Axle Certificate of Accomplishment
Electrical/Electronic Systems Certificate of Accomplishment
Suspension & Steering Certificate of Accomplishment
  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 212: Automatic Transmission Repair

Total Credits: 9

  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 220: Engine Performance

Total Credits: 19

  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 231: Auto Heating & Air Conditioning

Total Credits: 7

  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 111: Auto Engine Service

Total Credits: 10

  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 124: Brake System Service

Total Credits: 10

  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 131: Manual Drive Train & Axles

Total Credits: 9

  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 121: Auto Electrical & Elecronic Systems

Total Credits: 16

  • AUT 115: Shop Safety & Environmental Issues
  • AUT 125: Suspension, Steering, & Alignment

Total Credits: 10

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