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leArning outcomesRole DescriptionsThe Automotive Technician Program is designed to prepare persons intending to enter the workforce as entry-level technicians in the automotive repair industry. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:Program Learning Outcomes: One-Year Certificate1. Performing quality mechanical diagnosis and repairs to automotive systems.2. Applying personal employability skills, including work time management and communication skills, to maximize

continued employment.3. Assessing ad resolving safety issues in the work environment using all the senses.Program Learning Outcomes: Automotive AAS Degree1. Performing quality mechanical diagnosis and repairs to automotive systems.2. Applying personal employability skills, including work time management and communication skills, to maximize

continued employment.3. Assessing and resolving safety issues in the work environment using all the senses.4. Assessing, prioritizing, and managing work tasks with a concern for customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibility.5. Applying theory in assessing and diagnosing computer, module-based automotive repairs.

Job Description:The automotive program at CCC is a real world, work based program of study and experience in the motor vehicle repair trade. It prepares those with automotive desire and aptitude to become the auto repair workforce for a hungry industry. Training is done with up-to-date, industry recognized equipment and instruction which meets national standards. The facility and it’s instruction is reviewed regularly by the CCC Automotive Advisory Committee composed of industry and service professionals from the local area, so you can be assured that your training experience will relate to what’s really out there. Successful completion of the Automotive Technology AAS Degree will prepare you to be a solid entry-level technician.

Employment Opportunities:The need for trained and competent technicians in this field is critical, and job outlooks are very good. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average, while total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average. Projected annual job openings in Oregon are running nearly 300 per year.

Potential Earnings:Average hourly wage for Oregon is $18.00, with top experienced wages running up to $30.00 per hour. Statewide average annual income for this occupation is just above $38,000.

Entrance Requirements:If you have either a high school diploma or a GED, the next step is to take a placement test to determine your basic proficiency in math and reading/writing.

Engine Fundamentals and Repair

AUTO 108, 4 Cr.

Introduction toAuto. TechnologyAUTO 101, 4 Cr.

Electrical/Electronics I

AUTO 125, 4 Cr.

Brake System IAUTO 130, 4 Cr.

Engine Diagnosis and Service

AUTO 229, 4 Cr.(Fall term)

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IT 140, 1 Cr.

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Steering & Suspension I

AUTO 120, 4 Cr.

IndustrialSafety ***

IT 140, 1 Cr.

English Composition**WR 121, 4 Cr.

Brake Systems I

AUTO 130, 4 Cr.

Electrical/Electronics II

AUTO 135, 4 Cr.

Cooperative WorkExperience Automotive

AUTO 280, 2 Cr.

Math for Applied Sciences *

MTH 65, 4 Cr.or

Intermediate Algebra*

MTH 95, 4 Cr.

MaterialsProcessing

WLD 100, 3 Cr.

Year One One-Year Certificate • AAS Degree

CWE Seminar:Automotive

AUTO 281, 1 Cr.

Engine Fundamentals and Repair

AUTO 108, 4 Cr.

Intro to Automotive Technology

AUTO 101, 4 Cr.

Electrical/Electronics I

AUTO 125, 4 Cr.

Psychology ofHuman RelationsPSY 101, 3 Cr.

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in BusinessBA 285, 3 Cr.

Engine Performance I

AUTO 224, 4 Cr.

Advanced Steering, Suspension/BrakesAUTO 210, 4 Cr.

Automotive HVAC

AUTO 230, 4 Cr.

Engine Performance II

AUTO 234, 4 Cr.

Cooperative WorkExperience

AUTO 280, 2 Cr.

Applied Technology Project

IT 110, 2 Cr.

Year tWO AAS Degree

Gas Metal Arc Welding

WLD 102, 2 Cr.

Engine Diagnosis & Service

AUTO 229, 4 Cr.

Fluid Drive & Hydraulic Transmissions

AUTO 209, 4 Cr.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

WLD 101, 2 Cr.

Advanced Composition**WR 122, 4 Cr.

TechnicalWriting**

WR 227, 4 Cr.or

Note: All AUTO, IT and WLD courses must be completed with a grade "C" or higher.Note: Automotive courses can be taken out of sequence with faculty approval. Please contact Automotive Faculty directly with your request.

Legend Notes: * Minimum grade "C", "P" or higher. Math courses numbered higher than MTH 95 may be substituted.** Minimum grade "C" or higher.*** IT 140 uses CD-ROM training modules. Satisfactory completion of this class is required before taking classes in any of the shop facilities.**** Selected from Arts and Letters and Social Science lists on pages 24-25.

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

SP 111, 3 Cr.

Electives****3 Cr.

Certificate Notes: The program addresses the application of technical writing skill as the trainee delivers written quality control reports. Students demonstrate practical math applications throughout the program. Upon completion the trainees will receive a Certificate of Completion from CCC qualifying them as an entry-level automotive technician. With the addition of two years minimum field experience and upon successful completion of the NIASE exam, trainees may become a certified ASE Automotive Technician in their field of training.

AAS Notes: Upon completion the trainees will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree, and a Competency Certificate from CCC qualifying them as an entry-level automotive technician. With the addition of two years minimum field experience, and upon successful completion of ASE exams of their choice, trainees may become ASE Automotive Technicians in their field of training.

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Computer Aided Design I

DRF 213, 4 Cr.

Human Relations In Business

BA 2853 Cr.

Customer Service Skills

BA 1413 Cr.

Business Professional

SpeakingSP 1303 Cr.

Human Resource

ManagementBA 224

3 Cr.

Intro/Intercultural Communication

SP 115, 3 Cr.

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Persuasive SpeechSP 112 3 Cr.or or or or or

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