Powertrain Specialist Certificate: 161A

(R): 161A

This certificate curriculum prepares individuals for employment in the automotive service industry as an engine, automatic trans/transaxle, manual trans/transaxle, and driveline repair technician. The curriculum also prepares individuals for ASE A-1 (Engine Repair), A-2 (Automatic Transmission/Transaxle), and A-3 (Manual Drive Train and Axles) automobile technician certification exams. Credits may be applied to the automotive technology AAS.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

AUTO 101 - Introduction to Automotive Technology 3 semester hours
AUTO 161 - Automotive Electricity I 4 semester hours
AUTO 180 - Basic Engine Performance 4 semester hours

Second Semester

AUTO 111 - Engine Repair 4 semester hours
AUTO 130 - Manual Drive Train and Axles 5 semester hours
AUTO 220 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxles 5 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 25

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Obtain gainful employment in the automotive service and repair (or related) industry.
Complete successfully the following National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automobile technician certification exams: A-1 (Engine Repair), A-2 (Automatic Transmission/Transaxle), and A-3 (Manual Drive Train and Axles).