Automotive Technology (902) Certificate

Possible Career Opportunities

In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Fall I

• AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems (3 credits)
• AUT 111 - Automotive Engines I (4 credits)
• AUT 242 - Automotive Electricity II (4 credits)

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• CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) or
• MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics (3 credits) or
• HLT 106 - First Aid and Safety (2 credits) or
• — xx3 - Humanities (3 credits) or
• — xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)

Spring I

• AUT 125 - Anti-Pollution Systems (3 credits)
• AUT 236 - Automotive Climate Control (4 credits)
• AUT 245 - Automotive Electronics (4 credits)

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• CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) or
• MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics (3 credits) or
• HLT 106 - First Aid and Safety (2 credits) or
• — xx3 - Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits) or
• — xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)

Summer I

• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)

Fall II

• AUT 126 - Auto Fuel and Ignition Systems (5 credits)
• AUT 141 - Auto Power Trains I (4 credits)
• AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering (4 credits)

Spring II

• AUT 230 - Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicles (3 credits)
• AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions (4 credits)
• AUT 267 - Automotive Suspension and Braking Systems (4 credits)
• AUT 273 - Automotive Driveability and Tune-Up I (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 56/58

Not all automotive courses are taught every semester, substitutions may be necessary.

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu.