Campus
Beloit
Hays
Department Chair
Beloit: Levi Clark
Hays: Richard Cox
Overview
The Automotive Technology Program provides the fundamental knowledge, skills, and training needed for entry-level employment or career advancement. Students are trained in advanced brake, electrical and fuel systems, electronic automatic transmission drive trains and alternative fuel vehicles. The program’s emphasis in electronics and computerization prepares students for the changing demands of the automotive industry. Internships with employers are available and, upon completion of the two-year program, students earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Fort Hays Tech | North Central Automotive Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 47.0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
Program Outcomes
- Diagnose, service and repair automotive electrical systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair automotive performance and driveability systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair disc brakes, drum brakes and anti-lock braking systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair suspension and steering systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair heating and air conditioning systems.
- Diagnose, service and repair engines.
- Diagnose, service and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles.
- Diagnose, service and repair manual drive trains and axles.
- Students will have the opportunity to sit for the following credential exams during the second year of the program:
- ASE Entry Level – Automatic Transmission
- ASE Entry Level – Brakes
- ASE Entry Level – Electrical/Electronic Systems
- ASE Entry Level – Engine Performance
- ASE Entry Level – Engine Repair
- ASE Entry Level – Heating and Air Conditioning
- ASE Entry Level – Manual Drive Train
- ASE Entry Level – Suspension and Steering
- ASE Entry Level – Maintenance and Light Repair
Required Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT-100 | Orientation & Safety | 1 |
| AMT-101Z | Brakes 1 | 3 |
| AMT-102 | Suspension & Steering I | 3 |
| AMT-103Z | Electrical 1 | 3 |
| AMT-104Z | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| SS-102 | Tech Connect | 0 |
| TOTAL | 13 | |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT-105 | Engine Performance Fuel Systems | 3 |
| AMT-106 | Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| AMT-107 | Automotive Manual Transmission | 3 |
| AMT-108 | Automotive Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| AMT-109 | Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning | 2 |
| TOTAL | 14 | |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT-200 | Advanced Electricity | 3 |
| AMT-210 | Advanced Automotive Computer Systems | 3 |
| AMT-202 | Advanced Fuels | 3 |
| AMT-211 | Advanced Fuel Management Systems | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT-203Z | Electronic Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| AMT-206 | Advanced Electronics & Networks | 4 |
| AMT-207 | Light Duty Diesel Systems | 4 |
| AMT-208 | Alternative FuelsOR | 3 |
| AMT-209 | Internship | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 | |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-103 | English Composition I T▸ | 3 |
| COM-105 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication T▸ | 3 |
| CIS-100 | Computer Applications T▸ | 3 |
| MA-102 | Essential Math T▸OR | 3 |
| MA-200 | Elementary Statistics OR | 3 |
| MA-111 | College Algebra T▸ | 3 |
| SS-100 | General Psychology T▸ | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
Transfer Options
This program offers a seamless transition to Fort Hays State University for the following degrees: