AMT 186 - Automotive Practicum I

2 credits

This course compliments all First Year (Terms One, Two, Three and Four) automotive technology courses. This course requires current workplace experience or internship under the supervision of an ASE certified technician in selected industry settings. Students will diagnose and repair live automotive concerns complimenting learned principles and allowing for integration of knowledge and practice for achievement of basic-level skill competency. AMT 186 requires verifiable employment and/or completion of assigned NATEF Task Requirements for credit. AMT 186 may coincide with student enrollment in Automotive Service Technology 100-Level courses. This course, in addition to AMT 285 and AMT 286, allows the student to satisfy ASE separate work experience requirements needed to receive any certification(s) achieved during the concurrent or previous term(s). Prerequisite: Enrollment/Credit/Completion in all AMT 100 Level Courses, and a valid driver’s license. Corequisite: Completion of all instructor assigned NATEF tasks. [SU]