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    Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Motor Vehicle Technology, C.T.S.


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CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES PROGRAM
SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION ARTS AND TECHNICAL STUDIES

Delgado offers a one-year certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology. Students may choose one of the following concentrations:  Collision Repair or General Automotive. Completers of this Certificate of Technical Studies are eligible for ASE certification exams.

The Motor Vehicle Technology degree program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, Inc. (formerly NATEF), 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176, Phone: (703) 669-6650.

The College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Motor Vehicle Technology and a Career and Technical Certificate program in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repair.   

Learn more about these programs:


Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Motor Vehicle Technology Certificate of Technical Studies 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)
  • Interpret complex electrical wiring diagrams (SLO # 3)
  • Explain repair procedures in a concise, logical manner (SLO # 4)
  • Diagnose complex diagnostic trouble codes (SLO # 5)
  • Interpret automotive data acquired from diagnostic scanners (SLO # 6)
  • Verify that repairs solved customer concerns (SLO # 7)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 25-32


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 

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