Powertrain Specialist Certificate

(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 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).