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Wheel Alignment/Suspension Certificate

Certificate Code 5514

Program Contacts:
East Campus
Andrea Beatty, 309-854-1724, beattya@bhc.edu
Gary Werkheiser, 309-854-1833, werkheiserg@bhc.edu

The Wheel Alignment/Suspension certificate program provides students with practical knowledge of the component parts as well as the diagnostic and repair procedure required to become an alignment-suspension specialist. Students completing this certificate program may be employed as entry-level alignment-suspension technicians in alignment-suspension shops, automotive repair businesses, or automotive dealerships. This program may be completed in one semester.

Enrollment in the Wheel Alignment/Suspension certificate program is limited. Students are required to provide their own basic set of tools. Information on admission requirements and required tools may be secured from one of the contact persons or the Enrollment Services Office.

Required courses for this program include: »

AUTO 115 Wheel Alignment and Suspension
A study of suspension systems and repair. Principles of wheel alignment, repair, and adjustment.
4 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week.

MECH 104 Electrical Systems II
Study of electronics, regulation systems, injection systems, components and accessories. Circuit understanding, troubleshooting, repair and service will be emphasized.
1-4 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week.

MECH 108 Hydraulic Transmissions
The study of theory, operation, service and repair of powershift and/or automatic transmissions. Emphasis will be placed on current use transmissions. Student skill development in analysis and repair procedures will be stressed.
1-3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.

MECH 109 Power Trains
A working knowledge of the functions, designs, construction and service of automotive power trains. Course emphasis to be on various types of clutches, three-, four- and five-speed manual transmissions, drive lines, rear axles and differentials
3 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.

MECH 211 Engine Repair II
Application of theory to engine repair; analysis of engine failures, engine machining, service repair to engine systems. Emphasis on practical decision making and development of repair skills.
4 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week.

Course of Study Outline
First Semester Suggested Courses (Credit Hours)
AUTO 115 — Wheel Alignment & Suspension (4)
MECH 104 — Electrical Systems II (3)
MECH 108 — Hydraulic Transmissions (3)
MECH 109 — Power Trains (3)
MECH 211 — Engine Repair II (4)

Minimum total hours required for certificate (17)

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Success Rates All Students Full-Time Part-Time
Completion rate at 100%
Completion rate at 150%

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