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Automotive Technology

Students taking automotive technology courses at Richland are provided with a solid foundation of knowledge, experience, and skills to assist in job entry and career advancement in the automotive industry.  Students diagnose and repair all the current sophicticated automotive technology.  The Automotive Technology program has achieved master certification by the National Automotive Tecnician Education Foundation (NATEF).  Students are prepared for the world-recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification, and are encouraged to complete the certification process by taking the ASE Certification tests.  Instruction is offered in all eight areas of ASE certification.

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Automotive Technology Courses

NumberTitleHours
AUTO 101Basic Theory2-2-3
AUTO 102Electrical Systems1-6-4
AUTO 201Suspension & Steering Alignment1-6-4
AUTO 202Heating & Air Conditioning1-4-3
AUTO 203Fuel and Emission Systems1-7-4
AUTO 204Engine Repair1-7-4
AUTO 205Manual Drive Train & Axles1-6-4
AUTO 206Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles1-6-4
AUTO 207Advanced Automotive Electronics1-6-4
AUTO 208Automotive Brakes1-6-4
AUTO 209Advanced Driveability Problem Diagnosis1-7-4
AUTO 290Automotive Internship0-15-3

Automotive Technology Faculty

Full-time Automotive Technology Faculty

Faculty

  • Snearly, Perry
  • Strohl, George