HiTECC Automotive Technology (AAT)(Plan Code: AUMHAAPT)

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General Education Requirements
Communication Skills
PTWR 135Introduction to Applied Technical Writing (recommended)5
or ENGL& 101 English Composition I
Computational Skills
PTCS 110Professional Technical Computational Skills (recommended)5
Human Relations
AUTO 180Professionalism in Automotive (recommended)5
Major Area Requirements
AUTO 140Automotive Bridge Program Readiness2
AUTO 160Introduction to Dealership Operations7
AUTO 161Electrical I7
AUTO 162Electrical II7
AUTO 163Brakes7
AUTO 164Internship I8
AUTO 165Steering and Suspension7
AUTO 166Engine Performance I7
AUTO 167Engine Performance II7
AUTO 260Climate Control7
AUTO 261Internship II4
AUTO 262Engine Mechanical7
AUTO 263Manual Transmission7
AUTO 264Automatic Transmissions7
AUTO 266Advanced Applied Electrical7
Total Credits/Units113

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
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  • Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
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  • Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
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  • Use a 6-step process to verify customer vehicle concern, determine related symptoms, analyze symptoms, isolate cause of concern, correct the concern, and verify proper vehicle operation.
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  • Represent sponsoring dealers by being competent, highly trained, and ethical dealership technicians.
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  • Achieve, maintain, and advance in the ASE technician certification process.
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  • Work as an effective team member in a dealership environment.

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