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Automotive Systems Technology

Diploma

Diploma

Diploma Code: D60160 37 Total Credits

The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.

General Education

6 credits

English

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
ENG-110 Freshman Composition 3
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3

Humanities/Fine Arts/Social Sciences/Math

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
ART-111 Art Appreciation 3
COM-231 Public Speaking 3
ENG-112 Writing/Research in the Disc 3
ENG-113 Literature-Based Research 3
ENG-114 Prof Research & Reporting 3
ENG-115 Oral Communication 3
GEO-110 Introduction to Geography 3
GEO-111 World Regional Geography 3
HIS-121 Western Civilization I 3
HIS-131 American History I 3
HIS-132 American History II 3
HIS-221 African-American History 3
HUM-110 Technology and Society 3
HUM-115 Critical Thinking 3
HUM-120 Cultural Studies 3
HUM-121 The Nature of America 3
HUM-122 Southern Culture 3
HUM-160 Introduction to Film 3
HUM-211 Humanities I 3
MAT-110 Math Measurement & Literacy 3
MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy 3
MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra 4
MUS-110 Music Appreciation 3
POL-120 American Government 3
PSY-118 Interpersonal Psychology 3
PSY-150 General Psychology 3
PSY-243 Child Psychology 3
REL-110 World Religions 3
REL-211 Intro to Old Testament 3
REL-212 Intro to New Testament 3
SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC-213 Sociology of the Family 3
SOC-220 Social Problems 3

Major Requirements

21 credits
CourseTitleCredits
AUT-116 Engine Repair 3
AUT-141 Suspension & Steering Sys 3
AUT-151 Brake Systems 3
AUT-181 Engine Performance 1 3
TRN-111 Chassis Maint/Light Repair 4
TRN-120 Basic Transp Electricity 5

Other Requirements

9 credits

Select 9 credit hours from the following:

CourseTitleCredits
TRN-110 Intro to Transport Tech 2
TRN-112 Powertrain Maint/Light Repair 4
AUT-221 Auto Transm/Transaxles 3
BPR-111 Print Reading 2
BUS-137 Principles of Management 3
CIS-110 Introduction to Computers 3
CIS-111 Basic PC Literacy 2
CIS-115 Intro to Prog & Logic 3
ELC-112 DC/AC Electricity 5
ELC-117 Motors and Controls 4
HYD-110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I 3
ISC-112 Industrial Safety 2
MEC-110 Intro to CAD/CAM 2
MEC-111 Machine Processes I 3
TRN-140 Transp Climate Control 2
TRN-145 Adv Transp Electronics 3
TRN-170 PC Skills for Transp 2
WBL-111 Work-Based Learning I 1
WBL-112 Work-Based Learning I 2
WBL-113 Work-Based Learning I 3
WLD-110 Cutting Processes 2
WLD-112 Basic Welding Processes 2
WLD-115 SMAW (Stick) Plate 5
WLD-121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate 4
WLD-131 GTAW (TIG) Plate 4
WLD-141 Symbols & Specifications 3
WLD-151 Fabrication I 4
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills 1
ACA-122 College Transfer Success 1
Total Credits Required: 37

Career Outcomes

49-3023

Automotive Service Technicians

NC Employment 25,260
49-3021

Automotive Body Repairers

NC Employment 6,230

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics. State data for North Carolina.