Automotive Technician Electrical/Electronic Specialist Career Pathway Certificate

Less-Than-One-Year Certificate of Completion

The Career Pathway Certificate in Automotive Technician: Electrical/Electronic Specialist 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

• Summarize basic electrical theory and components.
• Explain automotive wiring diagrams and their navigation.
• Summarize basic automotive electric systems components including general electrical systems, batteries, starting and charging systems, lighting systems, and electrical accessory systems.
• Explain the operation of diagnostic, testing, and servicing systems with DVOM/DMM and applicable testing equipment.

Admission Requirements

The Automotive Technology AAS degree has special admissions requirements. Please meet with and secure an admissions packet from Student Services staff.