Automotive Technician Electrical/Electronic Specialist Career Pathway Certificate

Less-Than-One-Year Certificate of Completion

Course of Study

The Career Pathway Certificate in Automotive Technician: Electrical/Electronic Specialist (12 credits) was designed to prepare students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test for ASE area A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems. Students who pass the assessment and possess the associated work experience become eligible for ASE certification.

Students completing the Career Pathway Certificate gain a competitive advantage when applying for specialty level positions in the vehicle maintenance and repair industry. The certificate design applies coursework directly to the AAS in Automotive Technology. This alignment allows students to build on program completion while pursuing additional educational goals.

Core Outcomes: Students will exhibit proficiency in illustrating applicable safety precautions and adhere to environmental protection policies required by KCC, EPA, and OSHA. Students will be prepared for gainful employment in the automotive industry as a basic service technician.

• Students will summarize basic electrical theory and components and will exhibit basic knowledge of automotive wiring diagrams and their navigation.
• Students will summarize basic automotive electrical systems components and basic operation of the following: general electrical systems, batteries, starting and charging systems, lighting systems, and electrical accessory systems and components.
• Students will exhibit basic knowledge of diagnosing, testing, and servicing systems with DVOM/DMM and applicable testing equipment.  

Admission Requirements

For admission into the program, an application is required.  This a separate step from the testing and assessment steps.  Automotive Technology Program Application packets are available from Admissions at 541-882-2212.  Enrollment in this program is limited, and there is an early deadline for applications. Applications must be completed and submitted to KCC before the beginning of the term. Applications will be scored, and applicants will be notified whether the application is accepted or declined.  All accepted applicants must attend the Automotive Technology Orientation as a prerequisite to beginning the program. We recommend that students contact Mark Pedersen at 541-882-2284 for details if they are considering the Automotive Technology AAS degree.