AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGYThe automotive service industry is one of constant change as cars become more complex. Highly trained technicians are needed to diagnose and repair today’s automobiles.

The Automotive Technology program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College emphasizes theory of operation and hands-on training in electrical/electronics, brakes, suspension, engine repair, fuel, emissions, engine performance, transmissions and climate control systems. The student will practice diagnosis and repair using online repair manuals and up-to-date diagnostic repair equipment such as scan tools and computerized alignment equipment. Courses are taught by an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master technician.

The skills attained upon program completion will allow the student to pursue a career in automotive repair at new car dealerships, independent repair facilities, fleet repair facilities, or other opportunities in automotive parts and service. The program is a National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) Master Certified School and courses are designed to help the student prepare to become ASE certified.

CREDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES Students can earn the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Technology degree with an Automotive Technician option.

Diplomas Automotive Technician Certificates Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic Automotive Electrician Manual Transmission/Drive Train Technician Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle Technician Brake Repairer Engine Repairer Front End Mechanic Tune-up Mechanic

Kentucky Community & Technical College System

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Revised: 08-18-17

COURSE INFORMATION

ADX 120 Basic Automotive Electricity: Introduces principles, theories, and concepts of the automotive electrical system that include the unique diagramming, cooling and locating of wiring, and component devices. Associated lab provides practical experiences and applications relating to concepts.

ADX 150 Engine Repair: Provides a series of lectures and demonstrations on the fundamentals of engine repair, troubleshooting, and engine operation and maintenance. Associated lab provides practical experiences and applications relating to engine repair, inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance.

ADX 170 Climate Control: Introduces the theory and operation of heating and air conditioning systems, air conditioning terminology, and servicing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical circuits of heating and air conditioning systems. Associated lab provides opportunities to troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems. Provides experience in safety precautions, special tool uses, component operation and servicing and troubleshooting the complete system.

ADX 260 Electrical Systems: Focuses on the theory and principles relating to automotive electrical/electronic components. Associated lab provides practical applications and experiences related to the theory and principles of automotive electrical/electronic components.

AUT 110 Brake Systems: Involves the operational theory and application of hydraulic and anti-lock brake systems; discusses disc and drum brakes. Associated lab develops skills in diagnosis and repair.

AUT 130 Manual Transmissions: Involves an in-depth study of principles of operation, construction, and service of manual transmissions and related drive train components (differentials, clutches, u-joints, rear wheel drive and 4-wheel drive). Associated lab develops skills in the diagnosis and repair. CONTACT INFORMATION

Bob Gunn, Program Coordinatorrobert.gunn@kctcs.edu270-856-2410

AUT 140 Basic Fuel and Ignition Systems: Includes the theory, component identification, application, operation, service and repair of the basic automotive ignition, fuel, and emission systems, including related components. Associated lab provides skills necessary to diagnose and repair.

AUT 142 Emission Systems: Presents the theory, component identification, application, operation, service and repair of advanced automotive ignition, fuel, and emission systems, including related components. Associated lab introduces skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair.

AUT 160 Suspension and Steering: Covers automotive suspension system, including diagnosing of suspension problems, identifying components, recognizing the wear problems, wheel balancing, and using alignment equipment. Associated lab introduces the skills necessary to diagnose and repair.

AUT 180 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Covers operating principles of rear and front wheel drive automatic transmissions and transaxles, and the testing and diagnostic process. Associated lab develops diagnostic and repair skills.

AUT 240 Computer Control Systems and Diagnosis: Covers the comprehensive diagnostics of on-board computer control systems, including distributor-less ignition systems. Associated lab introduces the skills necessary to diagnose and repair driveability problems associated with on-board computer control systems.

For additional information and academic plans visit the following Website:westkentucky.kctcs.edu/academics/academic_divisions/at/automotive_technology