Front End and Brakes Technician Certificate
This ASE-certified program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as automotive technicians.
Students participate in realistic training experiences that prepare them for pre-apprenticeship training and ASE certification.
To receive a certificate or degree in an automotive program, all courses must be completed with a 2.0 GPA or higher. To remain in the program, all students must have the required textbooks and tools by the start of the third week of classes.
Program Length
This program is approximately two quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Fall and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Successful completion of Introduction to Automotive, Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Technician certificate, or equivalent.
Introduction To Automotive List
| IAUT 104 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| IAUT 105 | Introduction to Automotive Trades | 4 |
| IAUT 115 | Introduction to Automotive Steering, Suspension & Brakes | 5 |
| IAUT 130 | Automotive HVAC | 2 |
| IAUT 140 | Basic Automotive Welding | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Program Course List
| AUT 147 | Automotive Brakes | 6 |
| AUT 149 | Automotive Suspension, Steering, & Wheel Alignment | 7 |
| AUT 157 | Automotive Brakes, Suspension, Steering, & Wheel Alignment Lab | 6 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 41 |
Note: AUT 147 , AUT 149 and AUT -157 must be taken in consecutive order.