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Auto Drive Line, Suspension & Brakes - AUTO/SUSP.CP

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Certificate Type

Certificate of Proficiency

Recommended Course Sequence

Certificate of Proficiency

First Semester


  • AUTO 140 - Orientation To Automotive Technology 1 credit hour

  • AUTO 143 - Intro. Align./Susp./Steering/Brakes 3 credit hours

  • AUTO 147 - Intro Auto Manual Transm Drive Lns. 3 credit hours

  • AUTO 243 - Brake Systems Diagnosis And Repair 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 247 - Manual Drive Lines & Axle Assemb. 4 credit hours

Total: 15 Credit Hours


Second Semester


  • AUTO 141 - Intro to Automotiv. Eng Perf/Repair 3 credit hours

  • AUTO 241 - Automotive Engine Repair 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 244 - Alignment, Suspension and Steering 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 248 - Automatic Transmissions & Transaxle 4 credit hours

  • Automotive Drive Lines, Suspension & Brakes Electives (See list) 3 - 4 credit hours

Total: 18-19 Credit Hours


Approved Automotive Drive Line, Suspension & Brakes Electives List


  • AUTO 145 - Intro Automot. Elec. Htng./Air Condt 3 credit hours *

  • AUTO 242 - Automotive Engine Performance 4 credit hours

  • AUTO 250 - Indep. Study in Automotive Tech 3 credit hours

  • AUTO 251 - Automotive Machine Shop 3 credit hours

  • AUTO 280 - Automotive Technology Internship 2 credit hours

*Upon successful completion of AUTO 145, the student will have the opportunity to attempt the Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) refrigerant recovery certification examination.

Total credit hours required for the Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive Drive Line, Suspension and Brakes: 33

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