Automotive-Under Car Specialist - Certificate of Achievement (Level II) - Course Requirements and Sequence

Oct 2, 2026

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Automotive-Under Car Specialist Certificate of Achievement (Level II) outlines training focused on systems under the automobile, including brakes, suspension, and drivetrain. Awarding the certificate requires passing related State of Michigan or ASE tests for all required automotive courses. The document specifies course requirements, credit totals, an elective requirement, and waiver conditions tied to work experience or education. It also provides a year-by-year course sequence guide covering AT courses across Year 1 (Fall/Spring) and Year 2 (Fall), plus program notes on certification testing and transfer responsibility.

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Certificate Requirements

Course list and credits

Program completion requirements

Program notes

Course Sequence Guide

Year 1 (Fall and Spring)

Year 2 (Fall)

Automotive-Under Car Specialist, Certiﬁcate of Achievement (Level II) 1 AUTOMOTIVE-UNDER CAR SPECIALIST, CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT ( LEVEL II) | NMC Code 032
This certiﬁcate is designed to train students in the systems underneath the automobile, including brakes, suspension, and drivetrain. For students to be awarded this Under Car Specialist certiﬁcate, they must pass the related State of Michigan or ASE test for all ﬁve of the required automotive courses.
Requirements
Certiﬁcate Requirements
Course Title Credits
AT 100 Automotive Service Basics 1 3 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | AT 110 | Automotive Brake Systems | 5.5 | | AT 120 | Automotive Electrical I | 5 | | AT 140 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | | AT 150 | Automatic Transmissions | 6 | | AT 180 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 6 | | Elective course 4 | | | | Total Credits 33.5
1 May be waived with appropriate work experience or education.
Program Completion Requirements
A minimum of 33 AT credit hours are required to receive this certiﬁcate. Students must choose elective courses from the Automotive Program course list to reach the required credit level.
Students must pass the related State of Michigan or ASE test for all of the required automotive courses.
Course Sequence Guide
Course Title Credits
Year 1
Fall
AT 100 Automotive Service Basics 1 3 | | | | AT 120 |
Automotive Electrical I (Fall only) | 5 | | AT 180 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles (Fall only) | 6 | | Spring
AT 110 | Credits | 14 | | | Automotive Brake Systems (Spring only) | 5.5 | | AT 150 |
Automatic Transmissions (Spring only) | 6 | Credits 11.5 Year 2 Fall AT 140 Suspension and Steering (Fall only) 4 Approved Automotive Elective 4 Credits 8 Total Credits 33.5 1 May be waived with proof of appropriate work experience or education. Program Notes • Must pass the related State or ASE certiﬁcation tests for all of the required automotive courses. • The responsibility for determining the transferability of this degree and courses to another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.

FAQs

What systems does the Level II Under Car Specialist program focus on?

It trains students in systems underneath the automobile, including brakes, suspension, and the drivetrain.

What tests must students pass to earn the certificate?

Students must pass the related State of Michigan or ASE test for all required automotive courses.

How many total credits are required, and what role do electives play?

A minimum of 33 AT credit hours are required. Students must select elective courses from the Automotive Program course list to reach the required credit level.

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by James