Automotive Drive Line, Suspension & Brakes - Lewis and Clark Community College

Automotive Drive Line, Suspension & Brakes from Lewis and Clark Community College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Today's automobiles are being referred to as ?smart cars.? With one or more on-board computers on current model vehicles, it has become a very sophisticated piece of equipment. Electronic devices now control 85 percent of all vehicle functions including fuel management, ignition, electric shift transmissions, ABS brakes, and climate control to mention a few. With this widespread use of electronics and on-board computers comes the need for formal training for current and future automotive technicians . Our associate of applied science degree and certificate programs give graduates an edge in competing for the best jobs in the automotive industry. High-Tech Facilities: Lewis and Clark students learn in high-tech facilities, working with a variety of specialty tools and equipment ranging from hand-held scanners that interface with on-board computers to computerized alignment and diagnostic equipment. Students learn to diagnose vehicle problems with modern test equipment, and to perform corrective measures based on their findings. Plus, they are trained to repair and replace parts and make adjustments on the full range of automotive systems. Automotive Technology Graduates: You'll be trained to work with the most sophisticated equipment in the industry today and, even more importantly, you'll be better prepared to move into a service manager or other supervisory position. The Lewis and Clark Automotive Technology program can be the difference between a job and a career with a future. Nature of Work: The automotive technician will diagnose automobile malfunctions based on specific diagnostic procedures utilizing modern automotive test equipment. Corrective measures are then performed based on the findings of these tests. The technician will also perform various preventive maintenance procedures. Both will require the technician to repair or replace parts and/or make adjustments on various automotive systems. Skills and Abilities: The ability to make a quick and accurate diagnosis is one of the technician's most valuable skills. This skill requires good reasoning ability and a thorough knowledge of the various automotive systems. All applicants and students should possess the manual dexterity to perform moderate to heavy lifting of components during the service and repair of a vehicle. Related Careers: General automotive service technician or specialist in one or more of the following areas: engine repair, manual drive train and axle assemblies, automatic transmissions/transaxles, engine performance, brake repair, electrical systems, heating, cooling and air conditioning, alignment, suspension and steering and machine shop. Other employment opportunities include equipment and tool sales and/or service representatives as well as automotive parts related occupations. Certificate of Proficiency First Semester AUTO 140 - Orientation To Automotive Technology 1 credit hour AUTO 143 - Intro. Align./Susp./Steering/Brakes 3 credit hours AUTO 147 - Intro Auto Manual Transm Drive Lns. 3 credit hours AUTO 243 - Brake Systems Diagnosis And Repair 4 credit hours AUTO 247 - Manual Drive Lines & Axle Assemb. 4 credit hours Total: 15 Credit Hours Second Semester AUTO 141 - Intro to Automotiv. Eng Perf/Repair 3 credit hours AUTO 241 - Automotive Engine Repair 4 credit hours AUTO 244 - Alignment, Suspension and Steering 4 credit hours AUTO 248 - Automatic Transmissions & Transaxle 4 credit hours Automotive Drive Lines, Suspension & Brakes Electives 2 - 4 credit hours Total: 17-19 Credit Hours View more details on Lewis and Clark Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.