The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare individuals for jobs in maintenance and mechanical repair of cars and light trucks.
The occupational competencies are aligned with National Automotive Technical Foundation (NATEF) and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards.
Post-secondary automotive technology programs are expected to teach eight competency areas:
- Roper tool care and safe work environment
- Preparing service work orders
- Repairing electrical/electronics systems
- Repairing steering and suspension systems
- Engine performance diagnostics and repair
- Brake systems
- Manual drive train and axles
- Heating and air-conditioning systems
Students must demonstrate satisfactory competence in each of the eight areas of focus in order to receive their Automotive Technology Certificate. A mechanical aptitude test will be administered to students before admission into the program. In addition, placement scores in reading, writing, and mathematics sufficient to enter at least English 098 and Math 098 are required for regular admission into the program.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $14,020 / yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,360 |
| Housing and Meals | $7,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,200 |
| Transportation | $1,600 |
| Other Education Costs | $500 |
Automotive Technology Requirements (33 Credits)
| General Education Requirements | Credits | Prerequisites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1210 | Technical Communications | 3 | ENGL 098 or satisfactory placement scores |
| MTH 113 | Technical Matematics or higher | 3 | SEE CATALOG |
| NAVXXX | Diné Studies Course | 3 | |
| BCIS 1115 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| Automotive Technology Core Courses | |||
| Semster ONE | Credits | Prerequisites | |
| AUT 101 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 | |
| Semester TWO | |||
| AUT 102 | Brake Systems | 4 | |
| AUT 103 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 | |
| AUT 104 | Chassis, Suspension, and Steering | 4 | |
| AUT 113 | Tune-up and Engine Performance | 4 | AUT 103 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 33 | ||
** Please check course descriptions for the appropriate prerequisite course(s).
Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data
Program Advisor
Steven J. Kollas, Technical Instructor of Automotive Technology
Email: skollas@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.387.7403
Master Auto Technician, ASE
NM Level 2 Vocational/Technical Licensure A.A.S., Business Auto Technology, Northwestern Business College Technical Center, Ohio
Shanidiin Piechowski-Begay, Technical Instructor of Automotive Technology
Email: spiechowski@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.387.7431