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2024-2025 Catalog

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician (ATMCE)

Location(s): South Omaha Campus


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Award: Certificate of Achievement
Pathway to Associate Degree: Automotive Technology (ATOAS)  

This certificate of achievement provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level positions in the automotive field. This program helps students develop skills in diagnosing and repairing common entry level items, while developing a career path focusing on personal growth. The program presents the fundamentals of automotive systems and emphasizes human relations and critical thinking skills for entry-level technicians.

 

Graduation Requirements
To earn this certificate, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 49.5

 

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General Education Course Recommendations for this Program:


  • Communication: COMS 1000
  • Quantitative/Numeracy: MATH 1240

 

Certificate of Achievement General Education Requirements - 13.5 credits


The following are General Education requirements for a Certificate of Achievement. Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication


1 Course     4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Quantitative/Numeracy


1 Course     4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs. 

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness


1 Course     4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog. 

       OR

 

 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes


1. Apply fundamentals of automotive service training, including the basics of automotive diagnostics and repair.

2. Identify, inspect, disassemble basic components of automotive engines.

3. Apply knowledge of the function, construction, operation, troubleshooting and service of disc, drum and ABS systems, steering, suspension, and wheel alignment.

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