Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate
Total Program Credits: 19
The Brake and Suspension certificate is designed to provide the student with skills necessary for entry-level employment at a brake and suspension repair facility.
Instruction includes complete brake system servicing, use of lathes for disc and drum machining, asbestos safety control, front-end alignment, active suspension and steering system diagnosis and repair.
Stackable Certificate:
Light Vehicle Maintenance Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
- demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures;
- analyze brake problems and/or suspension symptoms through systematic diagnosis and proper procedures;
- explain complex brake systems as well as suspension’s theory applied to a specific make and model; and
- apply appropriate NATEF systematic approaches and strategies when diagnosing or repairing brakes or suspension systems.
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| AUT 112 ◊ Introduction to Automotive Technology | Core Course | 3 |
| AUT 114 ◊ # Fuel Management Systems | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 127 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I | Core Course | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 11 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
Note: Light Vehicle Maintenance Certificate has been completed.
| AUT 136 ◊ # Brake Systems | Core Course | 4 |
| AUT 240 ◊ # Steering, Suspension and Alignment | Core Course | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 8 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See AUT course descriptions.
Chairperson: Ken Davis, Ext. 3454, Email: kennethdavis@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |