Auto Tech—Air Conditioning

Certificate of Recognition

The objective of this program is to help students establish a framework of system-specific knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary for successful entrance into the automotive industry.

Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply system-specific skills and knowledge in the following ways:

1.   Safely and accurately service automotive systems, subsystems, and components by performing inspection, maintenance, repair, and diagnostic service procedures according to industry standards.

2.   Acquire, interpret, and use technical information and measurements in support of service task decisions.

3.   Demonstrate teamwork, professional ethics, and personal accountability in decision-making and task performance.

4.   Effectively communicate with and advise customers and co-workers regarding the progress of and decisions made concerning service procedures.

5.   Document service, research, and communication processes in a professional manner.

6.   Pass industry-style exams on the theories and procedures of Automotive Technology.

ADVISOR            OFFICE               PHONE 

Quinn, Steve         1600 Warren Ave.        360-475-7345

REQUIRED COURSES                               CREDITS

Choose one of the following:

AUT-T   131   Automotive Electrical Repair 1*________ 5

AUT-T   132   Automotive Electrical Repair 2*________ 5

AUT-T   133   Automotive Electrical Repair 3*________ 5____ 5

AUT-T   250   Automotive Air Conditioning Systems*_________ 5

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 10

* See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2007-2008 Olympic College Catalog