Automotive Service Technology
The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) Automotive Service Technology faculty is here to help you solve complex problems through critical analysis and effectively communicate difficult technical information to others.
Our program is designed to develop your skills and competencies for careers in automotive-related technical positions or for becoming certified as automotive technicians and mechanics. You will know how to diagnose, repair, and service modern automobiles. The program will also prepare you for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and State of Michigan certifications for any of the eight (8) automotive areas of “Master” certification.
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in automotive service technology from WCCCD prepares you for work across various roles such as:
- Automotive Technician
- Service Manager
- Parts Manager
- Product Test Technician
- Entrepreneur
What’s the Job Outlook for Automotive Technology Technicians & Mechanics?
The employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow by 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as
the average for all occupations. Openings each year, on average, are expected from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Accredited by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 15 Credits
- AUT 101 - Automotive Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 113 - Intermediate Algebra 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 16 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
- ENG 120 - English II 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Natural Science with Lab 4 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 18 Credits
- BUS 240 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s)
- SPH 101 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Social Science (any course) 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Humanities (any course) 3 Credit(s)
Any 6 credits from the list below:
- AUT 118 - Engine Performance I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 119 - Engine Performance II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 200 - Engine Performance III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 201 - Engine Performance IV 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 120 - Brakes I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 203 - Brakes II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 121 - Steering and Suspension I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 204 - Steering and Suspension II 2 Credit(s)
- AUT 122 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle I 4 Credit(s)
- AUT 206 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 124 - Engine Repair I 4 Credit(s)
- AUT 207 - Engine Repair II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 125 - Heating and Air Conditioning I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 208 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 126 - Manual Drive Train and Axles 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 209 - Manual Drive Train and Axles II 2 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 15 Credits
Select any 15 credits of AUT courses below to complete A.A.S. requirements:
- AUT 118 - Engine Performance I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 119 - Engine Performance II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 200 - Engine Performance III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 201 - Engine Performance IV 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 120 - Brakes I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 203 - Brakes II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 121 - Steering and Suspension I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 204 - Steering and Suspension II 2 Credit(s)
- AUT 122 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle I 4 Credit(s)
- AUT 206 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 124 - Engine Repair I 4 Credit(s)
- AUT 207 - Engine Repair II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 125 - Heating and Air Conditioning I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 208 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 126 - Manual Drive Train and Axles 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 209 - Manual Drive Train and Axles II 2 Credit(s)
AUT: A.A.S. Program Total: 64 Credits
Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites.
Refer to course descriptions for prerequisite information.
Required Career Courses:
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Select 18 credits from the following:
- AUT 101 - Automotive Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 118 - Engine Performance I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 119 - Engine Performance II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 200 - Engine Performance III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 201 - Engine Performance IV 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 120 - Brakes I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 203 - Brakes II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 121 - Steering and Suspension I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 204 - Steering and Suspension II 2 Credit(s)
- AUT 122 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle I 4 Credit(s)
- AUT 206 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 124 - Engine Repair I 4 Credit(s)
- AUT 207 - Engine Repair II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 125 - Heating and Air Conditioning I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 208 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning II 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 126 - Manual Drive Train and Axles 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 209 - Manual Drive Train and Axles II 2 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 7 Credits
- AUT 122 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle I 4 Credit(s)
- AUT 206 - Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 118 - Engine Performance I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 119 - Engine Performance II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 200 - Engine Performance III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 201 - Engine Performance IV 3 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 7 Credits
- AUT 124 - Engine Repair I 4 Credit(s)
- AUT 207 - Engine Repair II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 125 - Heating and Air Conditioning I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 208 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 5 Credits
- AUT 126 - Manual Drive Train and Axles 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 209 - Manual Drive Train and Axles II 2 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 5 Credits
- AUT 121 - Steering and Suspension I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 204 - Steering and Suspension II 2 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 114 - Electrical/Electronic Systems I 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 115 - Electrical/Electronic Systems II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 6 Credits
- AUT 116 - Electrical/Electronic Systems III 3 Credit(s)
- AUT 117 - Electrical/Electronic Systems IV 3 Credit(s)
Our Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are an excellent learn additional skills to change careers or update skills in your field. They also require a smaller number of courses to complete, saving you money tuition, and helping you land some jobs sooner.
Here are the certificate programs we offer in automotive service technology.
- Automotive Service Technology: Automatic Transmission & Transaxles, SCERT
- Automotive Service Technology: Brakes, SCERT
- Automotive Service Technology: Electrical/Electronics Systems, ACERT
- Automotive Service Technology: Engine Repair, SCERT
- Automotive Service Technology: Heating and Air Conditioning, SCERT
- Automotive Service Technology: Manual Drive Train & Axle, SCERT
- Automotive Service Technology: Suspension and Steering, SCERT
Where is WCCCD’s Automotive Service Technology Program Offered?
The Automotive Service Technology program is offered at our Downriver Campus. The DR campus offers classes for other automotive-related certificates and degrees.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
