GENERAL  OPTION

Light-DUTY Diesel  option

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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Linn State Technical College offers the person who wants to become a skilled automotive service technician the opportunity to work in one of the best-equipped shops in Missouri under the supervision of competent, thoroughly trained instructors.  The Automotive Technology program at Linn State Technical College is one of only a select few in the country that meet the strict industry standards required for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).  As a result of its commitment to quality automotive service technology training, Linn State Technical College has been awarded ASE MASTER certification.  The Automotive Technology program is also accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). 

Enrollment in the Automotive Technology program is limited and students are selected for this program on a competitive basis.  Contact the Office of Admissions for the specific application requirements and deadline.

Students have two Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree options from which to choose.  Both options fully educate students in the fundamentals of the automobile field so that they have a background that supports advancement within the industry or that allows them to begin a business of their own.  The General option includes instruction on internal combustion engines.  The Light-Duty Diesel option also includes instruction in diesel engines.  If time allows, students in the General option may elect to take additional courses in welding and diesel engines to develop additional skills and should consult their advisors if they wish to do so.

Students may also choose to pursue a one-year technical certificate in the areas of Automotive Transmission/Transaxle, Maintenance and Light Repair, Engine Performance or General Automotive.  Automotive Technology certificate students receive supportive training in related fields such as shop math, metal work and technical communications.

Students who graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology may pursue a second Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Collision Technology.  Basic Welding (MPT 165) is a prerequisite for Automotive Technology students who wish to obtain a second degree or certificate in Automotive Collision Technology.  The courses for the second Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Collision Technology will be offered in the same sequence and semester that they are being taught for the full-time Automotive Collision Technology program.  The second Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Collision Technology may be completed in two semesters if scheduling permits.

It is a graduation requirement of the Automotive Technology (AMT) program for students to earn a grade of “C” or better in all “Core Curriculum” and “Program Requirements” courses.

Program Mission
The mission of the Automotive Technology program is to prepare students with the higher education, technical, and interpersonal skills needed for employment in the challenging and highly technical career of Automotive Technology, with the foundation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification.

Program Goals
The goals of the program are to:

• Provide the opportunity for students to develop effective communication skills.
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop critical thinking skills for troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop technical knowledge and understanding necessary for applied tasks in the 8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas.
• Assure that the students have the opportunity to develop computer skills to find and research automotive data using multiple software databases and via the Internet.
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop skills in repairing automotive systems.
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop personal social traits, which are essential for the successful automotive technician.
• Provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate a professional attitude toward the automotive industry including continuing education.

Program Assessments

• Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP)

• NATEF Exam

 

47.0604

(One-Year Certificates in Automotive Transmission/Transaxle or Maintenance & Light Repair or Engine Performance or General Automotive)

Students may select two specialized certificates or the stand-alone General Automotive Certificate.

AMT  101   Automotive Electrical/Electronics I.  Theory/application of the operation and repair of electrical systems generally associated with the automotive engine. Includes the discussion and use of specific hand tools and equipment. Safety is stressed.  4 credit hours.

AMT  102   Automotive Electrical/Electronics II.  Application/Service of electrical systems generally associated with the automotive engine.  Emphasis is put on advanced system diagnostics, engine performance, failure analysis, and proper service procedures. Safety is stressed.  Prerequisite:  AMT 101 with a grade of "C" or better.  4 credit hours.

AMT  120   Project Management.  This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to handle problems facing management, better equipping him/her for the automotive technician career.  Some topics discussed include:  keeping accurate records, merchandising, writing repair orders, figuring flat rate time, handling customer relations, and terminology as applied to the automotive industry.  3 credit hours.

AMT  134   Automotive Engine Performance.  Theory/application/operation and diagnosis of automotive fuel and emission systems.  Special emphasis on individual component operation, proper testing and diagnosis.  Safety is stressed.  6 credit hours.

AMT  145   Automotive Engine Mechanical