Program Description
The Automotive Repair Certificate program provides practical knowledge of the component parts and the fundamentals of operation of the automobile as well as diagnostic and repair procedures. Classroom and laboratory instruction are provided. Students completing the certificate may be employed as brake specialists, wheel alignment and suspension specialists, air conditioning specialists, transmission specialists, or automotive repair specialists in automotive repair businesses and automotive dealerships.
The Automotive Repair Certificate differs from the Automotive Repair Technology degree in that it is comprised of only auto and mechanics courses and may be completed in one year.
Enrollment in the Automotive Repair program is limited. Students are required to provide their own basic set of tools. Information on admission requirements and required tools, and scholarship opportunities may be secured by emailing agriculture@bhc.edu.
Suggested Courses
Course (Credit Hours):
FALL SEMESTER
AUTO 115 Wheel Alignment & Suspension – 4
MECH 102 Brake and Hydraulic Systems – 4
MECH 103 Electrical Systems I – 4
MECH 111 Engine Repair I – 3
Spring Semester
AUTO 107 Engine Performance I – 4
MECH 203 Electrical Systems II – 3
MECH 108 Hydraulic Transmissions – 3
MECH 211 Engine Repair II – 3
Summer Semester
AUTO 207 Engine Performance II – 2
MECH 105 Fuel Control Systems – 4
MECH 112 Mobile HVAC – 2
Minimum total hours required for degree: 36