Automotive Technology (2 yr)

Looking to jump start your career? Consider Automotive Technology! As a full-time time student, this program gives graduates the opportunity to enter the workforce in 18-months. Our Auto Technology program is ASE Education Foundation (formerly NATEF - National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) certified.  During the program student will take ASE entry-level certification tests.  ASE entry-level certifications can be thought of as the first step in buiding a career as a service professional. 

Students in the Auto Technology program learn to use up-to-date equipment and tools. ALLDATA and Mitchell-On-Demand programs are used in diagnosing and repairing vehicles. The program gives students the technical instruction and hands-on/live work experience necessary for ASE certification.

Drive into excellence with a career in Auto Technology from Highland Community College Technical Center!

Helpful Resources: 

• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Auto Technology Requirements
• 2022 Wage Survey
• Approved for Kansas Promise Scholarship
• Automotive Technology Tool List

---

*This course is recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents as Common or Support courses within the program.

First Semester (13 Credits Total)

• *AUT 101: Electrical I (3 credits) - Common
• AUT 121: Auto Electricity and Electronics (2 credits)
• *AUT 122: Brakes 1 (3 credits) - Common
• AUT 142: Automotive Technology Lab I (5 credits)

Second Semester (13 Credits Total)

• *AUT 132: Engine Performance I (3 credits) - Common
• AUT 151: Heating and Air Conditioning (2 credits) 
• *AUT 161: Steering and Suspension I (3 credits) - Common
• AUT 192: Automotive Technology Lab II (5 credits) 

Third Semester (14 Credits Total)

• AUT 193: Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles (1 credit)
• AUT 201: Manual Drive Trains and Axles (2 credits)
• AUT 211: Auto Transmissions / Transaxles I (2 credits)
• AUT 221: Engine Performance / Drivability II (2 credits)
• AUT 242: Automotive Technology Lab II (7 credits)

Fourth Semester (13 Credits Total)

• AUT 251: Engine Repair (2 credits)
• AUT 255: Auto Transmissions / Transaxles II (1 credit)
• AUT 261: Auto Service Management (2 credits)
• AUT 281: Automotive Technology Lab IV (7 credits)
• AUT 291: Service Management Practicum (1 credit)

Total Credits = 53

 

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English		050 Social & Behavioral Sciences
020 Communications		060 Arts & Humanities
030 Math & Sciences		070 Institutionally Designated
040 Natural & Physical Sciences