Automotive Diagnostic Technology Certificate (ADTC)

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The Automotive Diagnostic Technology Certificate is designed to provide technology specific training in a combination of classroom and lab settings to prepare graduates for entry-level jobs in the field of automotive electrical systems repair, heating and air conditioning repair, and engine performance, apprentice technician, auto technician, and specialty technician. Job placement opportunities are excellent.

The Automotive Diagnostic Technology Certificate is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

Developmental Courses

This program of study requires that all developmental courses be completed prior to graduation. These developmental courses may or may not be prerequisites to courses required in the program. Developmental courses are determined by placement tests taken at the time of admission into the College. The developmental courses are MAT 013 and RWR 032 . These courses do not count for credit in any program of study.

Following is a list of courses required to complete this program.

Fall Semester

(Electrical Systems Repair)

AUT 131 - Electrical Systems 3 Credit Hours
AUT 132 - Automotive Electricity 4 Credit Hours
AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals 3 Credit Hours
COL 105 - Freshman Seminar 3 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 13

Spring Semester

(Engine Performance)

AUT 145 - Engine Performance 3 Credit Hours
AUT 245 - Advanced Engine Performance 5 Credit Hours
AUT 262 - Advanced Auto Diagnosis and Repair 4 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Semester

(Heating and Air Conditioning)

AUT 141 - Introduction to Heating and Air Conditioning 4 Credit Hours
AUT 241 - Automotive Air Conditioning 4 Credit Hours
AUT 242 - Electronic Climate Controls 4 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 12

37 Semester Hours

This program is aligned with the following Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics.