Automotive Technology
Today’s garage is not like your grandfather’s garage.
As technology has evolved, so have the cars we drive. In the Automotive Technology program, students prepare for entry-level positions as automotive technicians. Students learn in an active auto service facility that is open to the public and can test for Automotive Service Excellent (ASE) certifications while completing the program. This program is National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)-certified for both secondary and post-secondary levels.
Contact Information:
Brandon Held, Career Advisor
253-680-7410
South Campus
7:30AM – 4:00PM
Get the skills you need for the career you want.
More about the program:
In an active, campus auto service facility, students practice all aspects of the profession, from balancing tires to diagnosing engine problems. Using advanced computerized analyzers, students learn to perform repairs, overhaul engines and transmissions, service fuel injection systems, and much more. Bates’ automotive program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) for both secondary and post-secondary levels. Bates’ Automotive Mechanic program instructors are Evaluation Team Leaders for NATEF and evaluate other programs in the Puget Sound area for NATEF membership eligibility. Instruction is configured according to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification requirements, and students are encouraged to take one or more ASE certification tests while completing the program.
Degrees & Certificates:
- Associate of Applied Science: Automotive Technology
- CIP: 47.0604 EPC: 712
Program Lengths:
- AAS program degree length: 8 Quarters
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
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Automotive Technology
Description:Program Description:
In an active, campus auto service facility, students practice all aspects of the profession, from balancing tires to diagnosing engine problems. Using advanced computerized analyzers, students learn to perform repairs, overhaul engines and transmissions, service fuel injection systems, and much more. Bates’ automotive program curriculum aligns with the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) for both secondary and post-secondary levels. Bates’ Automotive Mechanic program instructors are Evaluation Team Leaders for NATEF and evaluate other programs in the Puget Sound area for NATEF membership eligibility. Instruction is configured according to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification requirements, and students are encouraged to take one or more ASE certification tests while completing the program.
For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.
Required Courses:
Automotive Technology AAS (142 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AUTOM101 Basic Engines 4 AUTOM102 Engine Systems 4 AUTOM103 Intro to Basic Electrical Theory 4 AUTOM105 Basic Electrical Application 3 AUTOM106 Shop Safety and Meter Certification 1 AUTOM124 Intro to Emission Systems 2 AUTOM121 Basic Engine Diagnosis 5 AUTOM122 Basic Ignition Systems 5 AUTOM123 Intro to Fuel Systems 4 AUTOM125 Intro to Fuel Injection 2 AUTOM130 Intro to Lighting Systems 4 AUTOM131 Intro to Clutches/Manual Trans 4 AUTOM132 Basic Auto Transmission/Transaxle 4 AUTOM133 Intro to Four and All Wheel Drive 4 AUTOM140 Applied Wheel Align/Steering System Service 4 AUTOM141 Intro to Braking Systems 4 AUTOM143 Basic Heating/ Air Conditioning 4 AUTOM201 Advanced Engine Repair 5 AUTOM202 Advanced Engine Assembly 3 AUTOM203 Detailed Auto Electrical Systems 4 AUTOM204 Advanced Battery, Starting/Charging Systems 4 AUTOM220 Applied Ignition Systems Svc 4 AUTOM221 Applied Fuel Systems Service 4 AUTOM222 Applied Emissions Systems Service 3 AUTOM223 Applied Fuel Injection Service 3 AUTOM230 Advanced Lighting Systems 3 AUTOM231 Advanced Clutches/Manual Transmission 5 AUTOM232 Advanced Automatic Transmission Service 4 AUTOM233 Applied Four/All-wheel Drive Service 4 AUTOM240 Applied Wheel Align/Steering System Service 4 AUTOM241 Advanced Brake System Service 4 AUTOM242 Applied Drum and Disc Systems Service 4 AUTOM243 Advanced HVAC 3 AUTOM142 Drum and Disc Braking Systems 4 Electives
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AUTOM296 Work-Based Learning Experience 1-13 General Education Requirements
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH171 Technical Math 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Communication (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 ENGL&235 Technical Writing 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities
Course Code Course Title Course Credits HREL111 Interviewing and Career Success 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 CMST&230 Small Group Communications 5 CMST&240 Culture & Diversity in Health Care 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Natural Sciences
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL170 Medical Terminology 2 BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Social Sciences
Course Code Course Title Course Credits HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.
- National Median Salary: $42,090
- National Potential Annual Job Openings: 61,700
This information is based on data from O*Net, captured on June 2021.
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