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The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry level chassis technician. Topics covered include: shop safety, basic electrical/ electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures, and brake system operation, diagnosis and repair
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AUTT 1010 Automotive Technology Intro Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations.Topics include:safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; shop organization, management, and work flow systems. Required textbooks and materials:
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2 |
AUTT 1020 Automotive Electrical Systems Introduces automotive electricity, emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators, lighting system, gauges, horn, wiper/washer, and accessories. Required textbooks and materials:
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7 |
AUTT 1030 Automotive Brake Systems Introduces brake systems theory and its application to automotive systems and anti-lock brake system (ABS) to include ABS components and ABS operation, testing, and diagnosis.Topics include:hydraulic system diagnosis and repair; drum brake diagnosis and repair; disc brake diagnosis and repair; power assist units diagnosis and repair; miscellaneous brake components (wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc.) diagnosis and repair; test, diagnose, and service electronic brake control system. Required textbooks and materials:
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4 |
AUTT 1050 Auto Suspension & Steering Systems Introduces students to principles of steering, suspension, wheel alignment, electronic steering, and electronic active suspension.Topics include:general suspension and steering systems diagnosis; steering systems diagnosis and repair; suspension systems diagnosis and repair; related suspension and steering service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair, wheel and tire diagnosis and repair. Required textbooks and materials:
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4 |
*17 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate |