Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Automotive Technology degree prepares the student in all areas of automobile and light truck service, diagnosis and repair at an entry level. An Automotive Technician will diagnose, determine condition, estimate cost of repair and replace or repair various components in engines, powertrains, suspensions, brakes, electrical systems, fuel systems, emission controls and computer controlled systems.
Award Outcomes
Evaluate scan tool readings
Evaluate vehicle suspension systems
Evaluate engine condition using precision instruments
Interpret wiring diagrams
Perform digital multimeter (DMM) measurements
Use transmission test equipment
Analyze heating ventilation/air conditioning systems
Interpret electronic service information
Diagnose hydraulic system components
Analyze driveline components
Determine customer vehicle repair needs
Career Opportunities
Due to increased vehicle ownership, longer useful life of vehicles and increased maintenance requirements of new and complicated automotive systems, the demand for trained automotive technicians is at an extremely high level and is increasing annually. A wide range of employment opportunities exist in dealerships, fleets, mass merchandisers, independent garages and service stations.
The degree program also provides opportunities for advancement into shop management positions such as shop foreman, service manager and shop owner.
Semester Sequence - Full Time
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
Summer Semester
| ENGL1070 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| or | |
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research | 4 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 7 | 3 |
Third Semester
| ATEC1205 | Automatic Transmissions I | 3 |
| ATEC1210 | Automatic Transmissions II | 3 |
| ATEC1305 | Manual Drive Train & Axles | 4 |
| ATEC1705 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
General Education Electives
Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.
Choose a Total of: 3 credits
MnTC Goal Area 5
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 7
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (72 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
4/7/2023 : BP 5104 / EP 5105