Automotive Body and Climate Control Technology

Advanced body controls, electrical, electronics, scan tools, hybrid technology theory, heating, cooling, air conditioning, ventilation systems and controls. System operation, analysis and diagnosis of these systems are stressed.

This course is offered once every other school year.  Enrollment for this course is limited to 24 students.  We project 24 completions every other year.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon Completion of Certificate requirements, students will be able to:

• Successfully pass 3 out of 8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams
• Apply theories, principles, and concepts to address skills learned that would apply to the NATEF
• Certified areas of the Automotive Technology Program
• Exhibit strong and effective written and oral communication skills
• Exhibit strong electrical and mechanical analytical diagnostic skills
• Recognize the importance of and practice ethical behavior in a professional work setting, both within the workforce and within the community
• Successfully complete 100% of P-1 NATEF specific tasks
• Successfully complete 95% of the P-2 NATEF specific tasks
• Successfully complete 65% of the P-3 NATEF specific tasks
  

1. This program requires that the student pass a college entry level placement test placing the students at a college ready math and English skill level. 
   
2. The student then complete one of two possible automotive fundamentals courses. Auto 710 or Auto 711.
3. Once the student meets college ready math and English and has passed one of the automotive fundamentals classes the student can enroll in Auto 546 Body Control Systems.