Automotive Minor Repair and Vehicle Maintenance

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The Automotive Minor Repair & Vehicle Maintenance Certificate will prepare students to enter the workforce in an entry-level position performing minor vehicle maintenance and repair.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Students start Fall semester

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Attend any required information/registration session.
Obtain the following scores on the ACCUPLACER Reading Test, ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills Test, ALEKS Math Placement Test and Mechanical Reasoning Test:

Reading ACCUPLACER test - 73 or higher
Writing (Language) ACCUPLACER test - 68 or higher
Math (Numeric) ALEKS placement - 9 or higher
Mechanical Reasoning test - 50 or higher

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Automotive Minor Repair and Vehicle Maintenance Certificate, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

AUT 111 - Intro to Auto Tech I Credits: 6

Semester 2

AUT 112 - Intro to AutoTech II Credits: 6
AUT 163 - Automotive Engine Repair Credits: 3

Semester 3

AUT 601 - Auto Electrical I Credits: 4
AUT 612 - Auto Electrical II Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 23

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Books	300	0	0
Tools	3,000	100	100

Approximate total for the program: $6,973**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Service automobiles to keep them from developing mechanical problems (preventive maintenance).
Make systematic examinations and adjustments; repair and replace defective parts of cars and trucks.
Diagnose drivability problems so repairs can be made.
Use different kinds of testing equipment, such as engine analyzers, compression gauges, and electrical test meters, lab scope and computers.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Use your hands to do technical and manipulative skills with accuracy.
Use hand tools and interpret readings from meters, gauges and computers.
Establish effective interpersonal relations with customers and coworkers.
Read and understand technical information off a computer and from technical manuals.
Ability to diagnose problems and take proper remedial measures.
Lift and carry objects up to 60 pounds.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

Basic math and reading skills are a must.
Students must provide own hand tools; approximately $3,000.
Average starting salary Auto Mechanics Tech. A.A.S. degree-$32,060 (2012-2013 Placement Report).

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