Description

The Automotive Controller Systems Technician Level ICareer Pathway Certificate of Completiontrains students to be the key troubleshooter of a vehicle’s drivability problems. Students learn to identify everything from power train malfunctions to ignition failures using state-of-the-art computer diagnostic equipment. Students will be well prepared to work with multiple vehicle platforms to reprogram vehicle computer systems for safety and vehicle function. Students will become competent working with logic circuits and controller area network.

The certificate prepares students for theAutomotive Service Excllence certificationin (A6) Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems and (A8) Automotive Engine Performance.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate appropriate basic technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment in Automotive Technology from previous basic skills courses, plus second level electrical / electronic courses.
2. Perform various scan tool operations to update vehicle modifications.
3. Describe the use of Controller Area Network on operational vehicles.
4. Describe the need for system features as applied to vehicle safety.
5. Perform Vehicle Data List, Parameter Identification (PIDS) and Service Identification (SIDS) extraction.
6. Describe vehicle reprogramming for performance and emissions.
7. Perform vehicle reprogramming for software issues updates.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Academic Entrance Requirements

Required:

• Students must complete the following six courses before enrolling in other AUT courses:AUT 101Basic Electricity for Automotive,AUT 106Automotive Program Orientation,AUT 107Mechanical Systems I,AUT 110Small Gas Engines,AUT 206Engine Performance II,AUT 115College Success for Automotive Technology

Recommended:

• High school diploma or GED

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM COSTS (BEYOND STANDARD TUITION/FEES AND TEXTBOOKS)

Material Costs

• Automotive Service Excellence certification: up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
• Tools: $1,500 to $2,500

• Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200

Enrollment Fees

• All AUT coursesAUT 260Diesel Performance IIand higher: $200 course fee

• All AUT courses lower thanAUT 260Diesel Performance IIf: 15美元ee

Course Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Core Courses
AUT 101	Basic Electricity for Automotive	2
AUT 102	Automotive Electric I	5
AUT 103	Automotive Electric II	2
AUT 104	Automotive Electric III	2
AUT 105	Diesel Performance I	2
AUT 106	Automotive Program Orientation	1
AUT 107	Mechanical Systems I	3
AUT 110	Small Gas Engines	3
AUT 111	Computerized Engine Controls	5
AUT 115	College Success for Automotive Technology	2
AUT 205	Engine Performance I	2
AUT 206	Engine Performance II	2
AUT 270	Automotive Controller Systems I	4
Total Credits		35

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Sample Plan

Sample Plan Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
AUT 101	Basic Electricity for Automotive	2
AUT 106	Automotive Program Orientation	1
AUT 107	Mechanical Systems I	3
AUT 110	Small Gas Engines	3
AUT 115	College Success for Automotive Technology	2
	Credits	11
Winter
AUT 102	Automotive Electric I	5
AUT 103	Automotive Electric II	2
AUT 105	Diesel Performance I	2
AUT 205	Engine Performance I	2
	Credits	11
Spring
AUT 111	Computerized Engine Controls	5
AUT 206	Engine Performance II	2
AUT 104	Automotive Electric III	2
	Credits	9
Second Year
Fall
AUT 270	Automotive Controller Systems I	4
	Credits	4
	Total Credits	35