2012-2013 Certificate of Proficiency Worksheet
Basic Automotive Technician
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The Automotive Technology program prepares students for maintenance and repair employment opportunities in the automotive
industry. Today's automotive technicians need proficient mechanical skills plus a thorough understanding of automotive computer
and electrical systems. Clark College's program utilizes current advanced diagnostic equipment and techniques to prepare students
for employment in this increasingly technical industry.
General Education Requirements
Major Area Requirements
Note: Some General Education Requirements may be met by the specific
major area requirements of the program. Check individual course
descriptions in the catalog for more detailed information.
Courses listed below are to be completed with a “C” or better.
• Communication Skills — 3 credits
AUTO 110
Automotive Basics....................
↕OR↕
(Choose one of the two)
15
AUTO 108
Safety Basics & Electricity......
8
Prerequisite: DVED 094 or recommending placement score for
ENGL 097
↕AND↕
(Must take together)
+
• Computational Skills — 3 credits
AUTO 109
Brakes..........................................
7
AUTO 120
Chassis Systems.........................
15
↕OR↕
(Choose one of the two)
AUTO 141
Chassis Systems.........................
15
AUTO 130
Engine Performance..................
15
↕OR↕
(Choose one of the two)
AUTO 142
Engine Performance..................
Prerequisite: Grade of “C ”or better in DVED 023 Mathematics or
recommending Placement Score
• Human Relations — 3 credits
TOTAL
NEEDED
0
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 54
NEEDS:
STUDENT SIGNATURE:______________________________
ADVISOR SIGNATURE:______________________________
REVISED: 08/15/2012
Unofficial Evaluation Given to Student
15
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
The Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specific
career objective. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and take a minimum of forty-five (45) credits to receive
this certificate. Students are required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credits at Clark College to meet the Academic
Residency requirement.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some specific requirements of a program may also meet the General Education requirements.
Communication Skills [C] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• BTEC 087 or 107
• BUS 211
• ENGL 097, 098, 099, 103, 135, 212
• ENGL& 101, 102, 235
• Any PTWR course
(Note) Pharmacy Technician students may meet the Communication Skills requirement by achieving one of the following:
1. Completion of ENGL 098 and a score of 74 on Reading Skills.
2. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing skills AND completion of READ 087.
3. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing skills AND a score of 74 on Reading skills.
Computational Skills [CP] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Any Mathematics (MATH) course, except MATH 096
• Computer Science & Engineering 121, 222, 223, 224, CS& 131, CS& 141
• Any CTEC course except CTEC 102, 103, 104, 105, 115, 180, 181, 200, or 281
• CHEM 095 (formerly 050)
• PHAR 110
• HEOC 011 – Only meets the computational skills requirement for Medical Assistant
• BMED 040 – Only meets the computational skills requirement for Health Information Assistant
• Environmental Science 135
Human Relations [HR] – Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the following course choices:
• Communication Studies – CMST212; CMST& 210, 230
• Any Human Development (HDEV), Psycholog y (PSYC), or Sociolog y (SOC) course
• Addiction Counselor Education 201
• Business Technolog y – BTEC141, 143, 145, 147
• Business Medical Office – BMED 166, 225, 226
Specific Requirements in an Occupational Field
Refer to the prescribed curriculum in the catalog for specific coursework.
Notes: