Automotive
Technology, Degree
General
Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Program Course Consistency and Sequence............................................... UTA3-03-03 |
Standard Number: UTA3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide
admission requirements are implemented for the Automotive Technology Degree
program.
Admission
refers to regular admission into a Degree-granting program.
Statewide
program admission requirements consider state and national occupational
licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.
The
institution develops and implements clearly stated Degree program admissions
policies and procedures.
Admission
requirements are related to the functions of the Automotive Technology
profession.
Evaluative
Criteria
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Automotive
Technology Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The
requirements for admission to the Automotive Technology Degree program are:
a) attainment
of 16 years of age;
b) achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in GDTAE document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
c) completion
of application and related procedures.
Admission
of transfer students to the Automotive Technology Degree program is contingent
upon their meeting the following requirements:
d) regular
admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree
granting institution; and
e) proper
completion of application and related procedures.
Standard
Number: UTA3 02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Standard
Statement
Statewide
provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Automotive
Technology Degree program.
Explanatory
Comment
Provisional
admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular
admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally
admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or
certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and
procedures for entry into Degree programs on a provisional basis.
Evaluative
Criteria
Provisional
admission to the Automotive Technology Degree program is afforded those
students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission
requirements.
The
requirements for provisional admission to the Automotive Technology Degree
program are:
a) attainment
of 16 years of age;
b) achievement
of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in
GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance
Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated
admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student
potential; and
c) completion
of application and related procedures.
All
Automotive Technology Degree program students initially admitted on a
provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading
achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are
required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the Georgia
Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard
Number: UTA3-03-02 (Program Numbering
System)
A
Major Code of UTA3 and a CIP Code of 47.0604A3 are applied to the Automotive
Technology, Degree program.
Assignment
of a statewide Major Code UTA3 and CIP Code 47.0604A3 to the Degree program is
the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s)
established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of
Technical and Adult Education.
Each
authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP
Code.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate having a given Major Code is consistent with all
other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diplomas/certificate
programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major
Code for each option.
Standard
Number: UTA3-03-03 (Program Consistency
and Sequence)
The
Automotive Technology Degree program utilizes essential course components
consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric
identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to
progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs
are assigned an identical Major Code UTA3 and are consistent statewide. Each
specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a
statewide course identification Code.
The
Automotive Technology Degree program is assigned a Major Code of UTA3, and
utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program
components include, but are not limited to:
Automotive
Technology, Degree
The Automotive Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Automotive Technology Degree that qualifies them as automotive technicians.
Courses
|
General Core
Courses |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours (30) |
|
Composition and
Rhetoric I [P] * |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Composition and
Rhetoric II [P] ENG 191, with C
or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
OR
|
||||||
|
Introduction to
Humanities [P] ENG 191, with C
or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
|
Technical
Communications [P] ENG 191, with C
or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
OR
|
||||||
|
Fundamentals of
Speech [P] * |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
Introductory to
Psychology [P] Program
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
OR
|
||||||
|
Principles of
Economics [P] Program
admission |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
|
Contemporary
Mathematics [P] ** |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Introductory
Physics [P] MAT 191 or 196 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
Courses |
Occupational
Courses |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours (90) |
|
Introduction to
Automotive Technology [P] Provisional
admission |
3 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
|
|
Electrical and
Electronic Systems [P] AUT 120 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
|
|
Battery Starting
and Charging Systems [P] AUT 122 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
|
|
Engine Principles
of Operation and Repair [P] AUT 100 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
12 |
6 |
|
|
Fuel, Ignition, and
Emission Systems [P] AUT 120,122,
126 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
11 |
7 |
|
|
Automotive Break
Systems [P] AUT 122 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
|
Suspension and
Steering Systems [P] AUT 122 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
|
Drivelines [P] AUT 122 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
|
|
Manual
Transmission/ Transaxle [P] AUT 122 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
|
Electronic Engine
Control Systems [P] AYT 122 |
6 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
7 |
|
|
Climate Control
Systems [P] AUT 122 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
6 |
|
|
Introduction to
Automatic Transmissions [P] AUT 122 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
|
Automatic
Transmission Repair [P] AUT 142 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
11 |
7 |
|
|
Advanced Electronic
Transmission Diagnosis [P] AUT 210 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
|
|
Advanced Electronic
Break System Diagnosis [P] AUT 130 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
|
Advanced Electronic
Controlled Suspension and Steering Systems [P] AUT 132 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
|
Advanced Electronic
Engine Control Systems [P] AUT 138 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
|
Automotive
Technology Internship [P] AUT 120 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
6 |
|
|
Courses
|
Elective(s) |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours (3) |
|
XXX xxx |
Elective |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
3 |
* Program admission level language competency
or ENG 098
** Program admission level math achievement
Program Final Exit
Point
Automotive
Technician, associate degree recipient
120 minimum quarter
hours credit required for graduation
The Automotive Technology Degree program must conform to the
institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational
Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools by meeting
Commission on Colleges (COE) or (COC) accreditation requirements and must not
conflict with accreditation criteria established by COC and COE. In addition,
this program may not conflict with or violate the Peace Officer Standards and
Training (P.O.S.T.) Council requirements. Some degree of transferability between
this program and P.O.S.T. academy has been established.
General Information
Degree Program
Curriculum Model
The standard
curriculum for Automotive Technology Degree program is set up on the quarter
system. Two suggested sequences for the program are given below. Technical
institutes may implement the Automotive Technology Degree program by using one
of the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed
to reflect course prerequisites and or Core-requisites.
Suggested Sequence I
FIRST QUARTER
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours (18) |
|
ENG
191 |
Composition and
Rhetoric I [P] * |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
AUT
120 |
Introduction to
Automotive Technology [P] Provisional
admission |
3 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
|
|
Electrical and
Electronic Systems [P] AUT 120 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
|
AUT
124 |
Battery Starting
and Charging Systems [P] AUT 122 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
|
|
|
14 |
0 |
14 |
28 |
18 |
SECOND QUARTER
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours (18) |
|
MAT
196 |
Contemporary
Mathematics [P] ** |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
AUT
126 |
Engine Principles
of Operation and Repair [P] AUT 100 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
12 |
6 |
|
AUT
128 |
Fuel, Ignition, and
Emission Systems [P] AUT 120,122,
126 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
11 |
7 |
|
|
|
13 |
0 |
15 |
28 |
18 |
THIRD QUARTER
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit Hours (22) |
|
ENG
193 |
Composition and
Rhetoric II [P] ENG 191, with C
or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
OR |
||||||
|
HUM
191 |
Introduction to
Humanities [P] ENG 191, with C
or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
AUT
130 |
Automotive Break
Systems [P] AUT 122 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
AUT
132 |
Suspension and
Steering Systems [P] AUT 122 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
AUT
134 |
Drivelines [P] AUT 122 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
|
PSY
191 |
Introductory to
Psychology [P] Program
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
OR |
||||||
|
ECO
191 |
Principles of
Economics [P] Program
admission |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
|
18 |
0 |
12 |
30 |
22 |
FOURTH QUARTER
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit Hours (22) |
|
AUT
138 |
Manual
Transmission/ Transaxle [P] AUT 122 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
AUT
140 |
Electronic Engine
Control Systems [P] AYT 122 |
6 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
7 |
|
AUT
142 |
Climate Control
Systems [P] AUT 122 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
6 |
|
PHY
190 |
Introductory Physics [P] MAT 191 or 196 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
|
19 |
0 |
9 |
29 |
22 |
FIFTH QUARTER
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours (22) |
|
ENG
195 |
Technical
Communications [P] ENG 191, with C
or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
OR |
||||||
|
SPC
191 |
Fundamentals of
Speech [P] * |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
AUT
144 |
Introduction to
Automatic Transmissions [P] AUT 122 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
AUT
210 |
Automatic
Transmission Repair [P] AUT 142 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
11 |
7 |
|
AUT
212 |
Advanced Electronic
Transmission Diagnosis [P] AUT 210 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
|
XXXxxx |
Elective |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
3 |
|
|
|
15 |
0 |
12 |
27 |
22 |
SIXTH QUARTER
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class
Hours |
D.
Lab Hours |
P.
Lab/ OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours (18) |
|
AUT
214 |
Advanced Electronic
Break System Diagnosis [P] AUT 130 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
AUT
216 |
Advanced Electronic
Controlled Suspension and Steering Systems [P] AUT 132 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
AUT
218 |
Advanced Electronic
Engine Control Systems [P] AUT 138 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
AUT
220 |
Automotive
Technology Internship [P] AUT 120 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
6 |
|
|
|
9 |
0 |
27 |
36 |
18 |
Automotive
Technology, degree
Suggested Equipment
List:
BASIC TOOLS
Adjustable wrench (6",
12")
Air blow-gun (OSHA approved)
Allen wrench set, standard
(.050", 3/8")
Allen wrench set, metric (2mm,
7mm)
Battery post cleaner
Battery terminal pliers
Battery terminal puller
Brake spoon
Chisel, cape (5/16")
Chisel, cold (3/8",
3/4")
Claw type pickup tool
Combination wrenches, standard
(1/4", 1")
Combination wrenches, metric
(7mm, 19mm)
Continuity test light, 12V
Crowfoot wrench set, metric
Crowfoot wrench set, U.S.
Feeler gauge, blade type
(.002", 0.40")
Feeler gauge (.006mm, .070mm)
Files, coarse (6", 12")
Files, fine (6", 12")
Files, half round (12")
Files, round (6", 12")
Flare nut (tubing) wrenches,
standard (3/8", 3/4")
Flare nut (tubing) wrenches,
metric (10mm, 17mm)
Flashlight
Hacksaw
Hammers, 16 oz. ball
Hammers, brass
Hammers, dead blow
plastic mallet
Hammers, plastic tip
Ignition wrench set, U.S. and
metric
Inspection mirror
Jumper wire set w/various
adapters
Magnetic pickup tools
Pliers, combination (6")
Pliers, hose clamp
Pliers, locking jaw
Pliers, needle nose (6")
Pliers, side cutting
Pliers, slip joint (water pump)
Pry bars, rolling head
Pry bars, straight
Punches, center
Punches, brass drift
Punches, pin (1/8",
3/16", 1/4", 5/16")
Punches, taper (3/8",
1/2", 5/8")
Safety glasses
Scraper, carbon (1")
Scraper, gasket (1")
Screwdriver, blade type (stubby
6", 9"; 12" offset)
Screwdriver, phillips (stubby #1
and #2; 6" #1 and #2; 12" #3; offset #2)
Screwdriver, posidrive set (#1,
#2, #3, #4)
Screwdriver, torx7 set (T-8, T-10,
T-12, T-20, T-25, T-27, T-30, T-40, T-50, T-55)
Screw starter,
Phillips
Screw starter,
standard set, 3/8" drive (1/4", 1/2" U.S standard depth;
1/4", 1/2"
U.S. deep; 6mm, 12mm
metric standard; 6mm, 12mm metric deep flex/universal type; 3", 6"
extensions)
Ratchet
Socket set, 3/8" drive
(5/16", 3/4" U.S. standard depth; 5/16", 3/4" 6 point;
3/8", 3/4" U.S. deep 6 point; 9mm, 19mm metric standard depth; 9mm,
19mm metric deep; drive air rachet; 3", 6", 12", 18"
extensions; flexhead rachet; impact socket sets, U.S. and metric; impact
wrench; ratchet; spark plug sockets, 5/8", 13/16";
speed handle; universal joint; flexible socket set 3/8",
3/4"; flexible socket set 9mm, 19mm) Socket
Socket set, 1/2" drive
(7/16", 1 1/8" U.S. standard depth; 7/16", 1 1/8" U.S.
deep;
10mm, 25mm metric standard depth;
10mm, 25mm metric deep; 3", 6", 12" extensions; flex handle
breakers bar; impact sockets 7/16", 1 1/18"; impact sockets 12mm,
32mm; impact wrench; ratchet)
Spark plug feeler gauge gap tool
Tape measure
Tire pressure gauge
Torque wrench (3/8" drive 30
- 250 lb.in., 3/8" drive 5 - 75 lb. ft., 1/2" drive
50 - 250 lb. ft.)
Wire brush
SHOP TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
(The tools and
equipment on this list are used in general lab/shop work, but are not generally
considered to be individual hand tools.
A well equipped, certified program should have all of these general tool
and equipment readily available and in sufficient quantity to provide quality
instruction.)
Air chisel set (various bits)
Air compressor and hoses
Axle stands (safety stands)
Battery charger
Belt tension gauge
Bench or pedestal grinder
Compression tester
Computer scan tool hand held
(on-board diagnostics level II, OBD II, trouble Code complain recommended)
Cooling system pressure tester
Creeper
Cylinder leakage tester
Dial indicator w/flex arm and
clamp base
Digital multi-meter w/various
lead sets
Drain pans
Drill, 3/8" (variable speed,
reversible)
Drill, 1/3"
(variable speed, reversible)
Engine coolant recovery/recycler
or contract service
Extension cords
Fender covers
Floor jack, 1 1/2" minimum
Gear lube dispenser
Hand held vacuum pump
Hoist(s)
Hot plate or equivalent
Hydraulic press w/adapters (25
ton)
Jumper cables
Master puller set
Micrometers, (0 - 1", 2 -
3", 3 - 4", 4 - 5" outside type)
Oil can, pump type
Oil filter wrench
Parts cleaning tank
Remote starter switch
Screw extractor set
Seat covers
Snap ring pliers set, external
Snap ring pliers set, internal
Soldering gun
Soldering iron (25 watt pencil
tip)
Spark plug boot puller
Steel top workbenches w/vises
Tach/dwell meter
Tap and die set, standard
Tap and die set, metric
Thread repair insert kit
Tire inflator chuck
Trouble/work lights (fluorescent
preferred)
Tube quick disconnect tool set
Tubing cutter/flaring set
Twist drill set (1/64",
1/2")
Valve core removing tool
Waste oil receptacle w/extension
neck and funnel
(This section covers the tools
and equipment a lab/shop should have for training in any given specialty
area. This equipment is
specialized and it must be available in the lab/shop. No specific type or brand names are identified because they
will vary in each local situation.)
Suspension & Steering
Ball joint press and other
special tools
Bearing packer, hand operated
Brake pedal holder
Dial indicator set
Drag link tool
Hand grease gun
Inner tie rod end tool
Pitman arm puller
Shock absorber tools
Spring/strut compressor tool
Tie rod puller
Tire mounting machine
Wheel alignment equipment,
four-wheel w/rack (including alignment tools)
Wheel balancer, electronic type
Wheel weight pliers
Brakes
Bearing packer, hand operated
Brake bleeder, pressure
Brake cylinder, clamps
Brake disc micrometer
Brake drum micrometer
Brake lathe, mobile or stationary
w/disc service attachments
Brake shoe adjusting gauge
Brake spring pliers
Method of removing asbestos
contamination
Heating and Air Conditioning
Refrigerant recovery/recycling
machine (R-12 and HFC-134a)
Air conditioner repair unit,
pullers
Air conditioner repair unit,
removers
Air conditioner repair unit,
adapters
Air conditioner repair unit,
special feeler gauges
Air conditioner repair unit, necessary
hoses
Air conditioner repair unit, leak
detector
Air conditioner repair unit,
circuit tester
Air conditioner repair unit,
thermometer
Air conditioner repair unit,
ratchet
Air conditioner repair unit,
dispenser valves
Air conditioner repair unit, portable
vacuum pump
A/C service port adapter set
Manifold gauge set or equivalent
(R-12 and HFC-134a)
Engine Performance
Antifreeze tester
Battery/starter/charging system
tester
Carburetor plug and angle gauge
set
Computer carburetor tools
Cylinder leakage tester
Dual trace lab scope (strongly
recommended)
Engine analyzer w/scope (lab
scope capability recommended also)
Four gas exhaust analyzer
Fuel injection cleaner
Fuel injection pressure gauge
sets w/adapters
Injector pulse tester
Logic probe
Oxygen sensor socket
Sending unit socket
Spark plug thread tap
Static strap
Timing advance light
Vacuum/pressure gauge
Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle
Hydraulic pressure gauge set
Front wheel drive engine support
fixture
Powertrain (cradle) removal and
installation tool
Transmission jack(s)
Transmission holding fixtures
Transmission special tool sets
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Alternator service tools
Battery/starter/charging system
tester
Connector pick tools set
Wire and terminal repair kit
Manual Drive Train and Axles
Clutch alignment set
Clutch pilot puller tool
C V joint tools
Front wheel drive engine support
fixture
Powertrain (cradle) removal and
installation tool
Special tools for transaxles
Transmission holding fixtures
Transmission jack(s)
Universal joint tools
Engine Repair
Ball gauges
Cam bearing driver set
Cylinder deglazer
Dial bore indicator
Engine stands/benches
Inside micrometer set (0 -
6", 0 - 125mm)
Outside micrometer set (0 -
6", 0 - 125mm)
Portable crane, 1/2 ton
Powertrain removal and
installation tool
Ridge reamer
Ring compressor
Ring expander
Ring groove cleaner
Straight edge
Telescopic gauge set
Torque angle gauge
Valve guide repair unit
Valve spring compressor
Valve spring tester
Vernier calipers (0 - 6", 0
- 125mm)