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Students learn about vehicle electricity and wiring diagrams, as well as starting and charging systems. Students learn about a variety of automotive components (brakes, suspension, steering, transmissions, automotive computers, etc.), as well as skills associated with the diagnosis and repair of heating and air conditioning systems, fuel injection and emission systems, engine repair and rebuild, alignment types and procedures, and automotive and diesel body electrical systems.  \nProgram Learning Outcomes  \nUpon completion of the Automotive Technology certificate program, students should be able to:  \n• Diagnose and repair electronic fuel injection systems and modern exhaust systems  \n• Diagnose and repair engines (e.g., block and head assemblies, cylinder head)  \n• Diagnose and repair manual transmissions, transaxles, and clutches  \n• Diagnose, service, and repair anti-lock braking systems, power assist units, and traction control systems  \n• Diagnose, service, and repair automotive and diesel body electrical systems (e.g., starting and charging systems, lighting systems, ignition systems)  \n• Diagnose, service, and repair suspension and steering systems and wheel alignment issues  \n• Diagnose and service vehicle heating and air conditioning systems and their components  \nMore information is available on the Automotive Technology web page ([https://www.pikespeak.edu/programs/automotive-technology/](https://www.pikespeak.edu/programs/automotive-technology/)) .  \nCertificate Requirements  \nCode Title Hours  \nASE 1002 Introduction to the Automotive Shop 2  \n\n| ASE 1010 | Automotive Brake Service I | 2 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ASE 1020 | Basic Automotive Electricity | 2 |\n| ASE 1023 | Starting and Charging System | 2 |\n| ASE 1032 | Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair | 2 |\n| ASE 1034 | Automotive Fuel and Emissions Systems I | 2 |\n| ASE 1040 | Suspension and Steering I | 2 |\n| ASE 1050 | Manual Drive Train and Axle Maintenance | 2 |\n| ASE 1051 | Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxles & Clutches I | 2 |\n| ASE 1052 | Manual Transmission, Transaxles and Clutches II | 2 |\n| ASE 1060 | Automotive Engine Repair | 2 |\n| ASE 1061 | Automotive Engine Repair & Rebuild | 3 |\n| ASE 2010 | Automotive Power and ABS Brake Systems | 2 |\n| ASE 2021 | Automotive and Diesel Body Electrical | 4 |\n| ASE 2031 | Automotive Computers and Ignition Systems | 2 |\n\nASE 2033 Auto Fuel Injection and Emissions Systems II 4  \nASE 2040 Suspension and Steering III 2  \nASE 2065 Heating and Air Conditioning Systems 4  \nTotal Hours 43","cbCais9m4kzpl4Xk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais9m4kzpl4Xk","pdf",34150,"English","# Program Learning Outcomes\n## Electronic fuel injection and exhaust systems\n## Engines and drivetrains\n## Braking, steering, and traction control\n## Body electrical and HVAC systems\n## Certificate Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What foundational topics does the Automotive Technology certificate include?\",\"answer\":\"The program teaches basics of shop safety and common shop equipment, vehicle electricity and wiring diagrams, and major automotive components.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills are students expected to demonstrate upon completion?\",\"answer\":\"Graduates should be able to diagnose and repair fuel injection and modern exhaust systems, engines, manual transmissions and clutches, ABS and related control systems, and heating and air conditioning systems.\"},{\"question\":\"How are certificate requirements structured and how many total hours are required?\",\"answer\":\"The certificate lists specific course codes with assigned hours and sums to 43 total hours across the program.\"}]","Automotive Technology Certificate - Program Overview and Requirements | PDF",1790934854]