Automotive Analysis and Repair

Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Automotive Analysis and Repair
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/automotive/ 
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/ 

Possible occupation for graduates: automotive technician in a new car dealership or independent service facility.

The Associate of Applied Science Automotive Analysis and Repair is designed for people who seek employment in the Automotive Industry. The program is Master Certified in all eight automotive areas by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and has received the Award for Excellence in Post-Secondary Vocational Education from the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers of the U.S. and the American Vocational Association.

Students are admitted to the program in the fall semester. When student demand for the program exceeds capacity, students will be added to the waiting list. Automotive Analysis and Repair students may be eligible to work at an approved site and receive credit toward graduation. Students must pass each AUT-prefix course in the curriculum with a C or higher in order to continue in the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. Automotive students must have a valid driver’s license.

Curriculum

Automotive Undercar and HVAC Systems

Award: Career Studies Certificate
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/

Purpose: To provide students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and repair standard and automatic transmissions, braking, suspension, and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. The completed certificate is intended to provide entry level skills in undercar and HVAC systems for students wishing to pursue further training in all vehicle areas. 

Automotive Fuel and Electrical Systems

Award: Career Studies Certificate
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/

Purpose: To provide a foundation of understanding and skills in the areas of automotive fuel and electrical systems operation, diagnosis, and repair. The coursework includes fundamental skills in theory, operation, and troubleshooting of automotive electrical, fuel delivery, fuel injection, emission control, and computer networking systems throughout the vehicle. The completed certificate is intended to provide entry level skills in electrical and fuel systems for students wishing to pursue further training all vehicle areas.

Automotive Mechanical Systems

Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/automotive/

Purpose: To provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills to analyze, diagnose, and repair automotive engines and manual transmissions/power trains. The completed certificate is intended to provide entry level skills in automotive mechanical systems for students pursuing further training in all vehicle areas.