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Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Mission: The Auto Repair Technician AAS degree prepares students for employment in automotive dealership service centers, independent repair shops, and specialty or customized shops.
Today’s automobile is designed and engineered at a higher level of technology than ever before. This produces a high demand for trained repair technicians who can meet the increased technical challenges and demonstrate advanced knowledge-particularly in the electrical and electronics areas. As a well-trained technician with current skills, you can expect rapid employment and a steady rising income. In addition, this program includes preparation for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
Auto Repair Technician AAS degree graduates will:
- be prepared for employment in automotive dealership service centers, independent repair shops, and specialty or customized shops
- be prepared to succeed on the ASE Certification exam
- diagnose mechanical malfunctions and performance problems and make necessary repairs
- operate precision automotive diagnostic and repair equipment
- interpret repair manuals and computer-based programs dealing with specifications and repair procedures
- demonstrate good public relations with customers and colleagues
- skillfully use tools and equipment
- demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and information literacy skills
- meet Social Science, Humanities, Written Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning distribution area outcomes
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.
TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125 must be taken in the first term.
AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics Systems must be completed before Engine Performance Series (AUTO 134 , AUTO 135 , AUTO 136 and AUTO 138 ).
AUTO 298 must be completed in the last term of training.
CWEX Cooperative Work Experience may be completed in the student’s last 2 terms of training, used as a requirement for classes within the term the student is registered for by instructor permission only.
