Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repair, C.T.C.

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION ARTS AND TECHNICAL STUDIES

The Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level maintenance and repair positions in automotive service shops. Students learn the basic repair and maintenance operations in all eight ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) areas of passenger vehicles and light trucks. Completers of this C.T.C. are eligible for ASE G1 Certification (Maintenance and Light Repair) and may elect to pursue master level motor vehicle technology knowledge in the Certificate of Technical Studies and Associate of Applied Science degree.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

Diagnose modern automotive systems (SLO #1)
Identify proper repair procedures in print and electronic service manuals (SLO #2)
Explain repair procedures in a concise, logical manner (SLO #3)
Perform basic automotive maintenance service procedures (SLO #4)
Verify that repairs solved customer concerns (SLO #5).

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

Required grade of “C” or higher.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 12

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found by following this link: Transfer List

Suggested Sequence

First semester

MOVH 101 - Introduction to Motor Vehicle Technology 3 credit hours
MOVH 130 - Fundamentals of Electricity 3 credit hours

Total: 6 credit hours

Second Semester

MOVH 154 - Brake Systems 2 credit hours
MOVH 156 - Brake Systems Laboratory 1 credit hour
MOVH 217 - Steering and Suspension Systems 2 credit hours
MOVH 219 - Steering and Suspension Systems Laboratory 1 credit hour