Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist Certificate (ASG1)
The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry level chassis technician. Topics covered include: shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures, and brake system operation, diagnosis and repair.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the program are prepared for employment as trained technicians with automobile dealers, independent garages, automobile and truck fleet owners, governmental transportation agencies, and similar businesses.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Automotive Chassis Technician Curriculum
The curriculum for the Automotive Chassis Technician certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program in the fall or spring semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 17 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 515 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (17 Credits)
AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020, AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.
Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $2,070
Books/Supplies: $165
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
Course Supply Fees:
- AUTT 1020 Automotive Electrical Systems: $20
- AUTT 1030 Automotive Brake Systems: $25
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)