Automotive Service Technology
Diploma - 66 credits
About this program
Automotive service technicians work in an exciting and rapidly changing industry. Students in this program will receive training in the many service and diagnostic procedures necessary to maintain our nation on wheels. Students are trained in modern laboratories equipped with current service and testing equipment. Students entering this program should have good mechanical aptitude, good communication skills and the ability to read and comprehend service literature. Graduates of this program will have a variety of opportunities including driveline technician, driveability technician, alignment and suspension specialist, transmission specialist and service writer.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.
- Apply theory of vehicle operating systems.
- Diagnose vehicle operating systems.
- Repair vehicle operating systems.
- Interpret service information.
- Exhibit safety practices and procedures.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. More information can be found at
www.minnesota.edu/accreditation.
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
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57 | Required courses |
9 | Restricted electives in course types |
66 | Total |
Automotive Service Technology - Diploma (1)
Required Courses:
9 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
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General Education w/MnTC Goals |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 17 credits
Course | Credits |
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AMST1101 - Automotive Equipment Fundamentals | 2 |
AMST1102 - Alignment and Suspension I | 3 |
AMST1105 - Brakes I | 3 |
AMST1122 - Engines I | 3 |
AMST1126 - Engines II | 3 |
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
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General Education w/MnTC Goals |
1st Spring Term - 17 credits
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
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General Education w/MnTC Goals |
2nd Fall Term - 18 credits
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
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General Education w/MnTC Goals |