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Automotive Technician

   

Technical Diploma

The purpose of the Automotive Technician program at Baton Rouge Community College is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles at the entry level. The program prepares individuals to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment. Instruction in the diagnosis of malfunctions and the repair of engines; fuel, electrical, cooling, and brake systems; drive train; and suspension systems are included. The competencies in the Automotive Technology program are directly correlated with the knowledge required to prepare an individual for the certification test given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

A Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) may be earned in the first semester, and the Automotive Technician Technical Diploma (TD) may be earned upon completion of all technical courses. Students also have the option to complete the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Associate of Applied Science with a concentration in Automotive Technology by completing General Education courses in addition to the technical courses.

Program Requirements

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours used towards the credential.
  • Earn a “C” or better in all MVSB and AUTO courses.
  • Earn an “S” (Satisfactory) in AUTO 1152 and AUTO 1252.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the skills needed for entry and advanced levels of employment in an automotive technology career.
  • Engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate selection, safe use, and maintenance of hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment.
  • Demonstrate the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling, brake systems, drive train, and suspension systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge needed to pass the certification exams given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
  • Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, employability skills, and strong work ethics.

Semester Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
First Semester MVSB 1002 Fundamentals of Safety 2
MVSB 1003 Motor Vehicle Service Basics 3
MVSB 1604 Electrical Essentials 4
AUTO 1404 Steering and Suspension Systems 4
AUTO 1504 Brake Systems 4
Second Semester AUTO 1204 Automatic Transmission Systems 4
AUTO 1304 Manual Drivetrain and Axles 4
AUTO 1103 Engine Design 3
AUTO 1614 Automotive Advanced Electrical 4
AUTO 1152 Automotive Internship I 2
Third Semester MVSB 1703 Heating and Air Conditioning 3
AUTO 1806 Engine Performance 6
AUTO 1252 Automotive Internship II 2