Automotive Technology Certificates

Location(s): Kansas City Kansas Community College

PROGRAM/CIP CODE: AUTO.TCERTA/AUTO.TCERTB/AUTO.TCERTC / 47.0604
CREDITS REQUIRED: 21/42/53
DIVISION: Career and Technical Education
CONTACT: TEC@kckcc.edu
ACCREDITATION: National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation (NATEF)

The Kansas City Kansas Community College Automotive Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 47.0604: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

No requirements for admission to the program.
Contact program coordinator for program-specific advising.

Certificate A Requirements

AUTT 0103 - Automotive Shop Operations and Safety 2 Credit Hours
AUTT 0131 - Undercar Maintenance 2 Credit Hours
AUTT 0142 - Suspension and Steering I 3 Credit Hours
AUTT 0152 - Brakes I 3 Credit Hours
AUTT 0132 - Underhood Maintenance 3 Credit Hours
AUTT 0163 - Electrical 1 3 Credit Hours
AUTT 0164 - Electrical 2 2 Credit Hours
AUTT 0182 - Engine Performance 1 3 Credit Hours
Upon completion of Certificate A, the student will be eligible to obtain certification as an Automotive Service Technician - Level 1, earning the following credential
- NATEF 2013 Standards:
  - ASE Student Certification: Maintenance & Light Repair
- NATEF 2008 Standards:
  - ASE Student Certifications (2 of the following)
    - Suspension and Steering
    - Brakes
    - Electrical/Electronic Systems
    - Engine Performance

Total Hours for an Automotive Technology Certificate A Credit Hours: 21

Certificate B Requirements

Completion of Certificate A Requirements 21 Credit Hours
AUTT 0263 - Electrical and Electronics 3 3 Credit Hours
AUTT 0272 - Heating and Air Conditioning 3 Credit Hours
AUTT 0284 - Engine Performance 2 4 Credit Hours
AUTT 0213 - Engine Repair 1 2 Credit Hours
AUTT 0222 - Transmission and Driveline 1 4 Credit Hours
AUTT 0242 - Automotive Chassis Systems 5 Credit Hours
Upon completion of Certificate B, the student will be eligible to obtain certification as an Automotive Service Technician - Level 2, earning the following credentials
- NATEF 2013 Standards:
  - ASE Student Certification: Automobile Service Technician (AST)
- NATEF 2008 Standards:
  - ASE Student Certifications (all 4)
    - Suspension and Steering
    - Brakes
    - Electrical/Electronic Systems
    - Engine Performance

Total Hours for an Automotive Technology Certificate B Credit Hours: 42

Certificate C Requirements

Completion of Certificate A and B Requirements 42 Credit Hours
AUTT 0223 - Transmission and Driveline 2 5 Credit Hours
AUTT 0264 - Advanced Electronics, Chassis, and HVAC Service 2 Credit Hours
AUTT 0214 - Engine Repair 2 2 Credit Hours
AUTT 0285 - Engine Performance 3 2 Credit Hours
Upon completion of Certificate C, the student will be eligible to obtain certification as an Automotive Service Technician - Level 3, earning the following credential
- NATEF 2013 Standards
  - ASE Student Certification: Master Automobile Service Technician (MAST)
- NATEF 2008 Standards
  - ASE Student Certifications
    - All 4 listed in Cert A and B
    - Plus 2 additional NATEF categories

Total Hours for an Automotive Technology Certificate C Credit Hours: 53

Course Sequence