AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The automotive service industry is one
of constant change as cars become more
complex. Highly trained technicians are
needed to diagnose and repair today’s
automobiles.
The Automotive Technology program at West
Kentucky Community and Technical College
emphasizes theory of operation and handson training in electrical/electronics, brakes,
suspension, engine repair, fuel, emissions,
engine performance, transmissions and
climate control systems. The student will
practice diagnosis and repair using online
repair manuals and up-to-date diagnostic
repair equipment such as scan tools and
computerized alignment equipment.
Courses are taught by an Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) master technician.
The skills attained upon program completion
will allow the student to pursue a career in
automotive repair at new car dealerships,
independent repair facilities, fleet repair
facilities, or other opportunities in automotive
parts and service. The program is a National
Automotive Technical Education Foundation
(NATEF) Master Certified School and courses
are designed to help the student prepare to
become ASE certified.
CREDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Students can earn the Associate in Applied
Science (AAS) in Automotive Technology
degree with an Automotive Technician option.
Diplomas
Automotive Technician
Certificates
Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic
Automotive Electrician
Manual Transmission/Drive Train Technician
Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle Technician
Brake Repairer
Engine Repairer
Front End Mechanic
Tune-up Mechanic
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
COURSE INFORMATION
ADX 120 Basic Automotive Electricity: Introduces
principles, theories, and concepts of the automotive
electrical system that include the unique diagramming,
cooling and locating of wiring, and component devices.
Associated lab provides practical experiences and
applications relating to concepts.
ADX 150 Engine Repair: Provides a series of lectures
and demonstrations on the fundamentals of engine
repair, troubleshooting, and engine operation and
maintenance. Associated lab provides practical experiences
and applications relating to engine repair, inspection,
troubleshooting and maintenance.
ADX 170 Climate Control: Introduces the theory and
operation of heating and air conditioning systems,
air conditioning terminology, and servicing and
troubleshooting mechanical and electrical circuits of
heating and air conditioning systems. Associated lab
provides opportunities to troubleshoot, repair, and perform
maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems.
Provides experience in safety precautions, special tool uses,
component operation and servicing and troubleshooting
the complete system.
ADX 260 Electrical Systems: Focuses on the theory and
principles relating to automotive electrical/electronic
components. Associated lab provides practical applications
and experiences related to the theory and principles of
automotive electrical/electronic components.
AUT 110 Brake Systems: Involves the operational theory
and application of hydraulic and anti-lock brake systems;
discusses disc and drum brakes. Associated lab develops
skills in diagnosis and repair.
AUT 130 Manual Transmissions: Involves an in-depth
study of principles of operation, construction, and service of
manual transmissions and related drive train components
(differentials, clutches, u-joints, rear wheel drive and 4-wheel
drive). Associated lab develops skills in the diagnosis and
repair.
AUT 140 Basic Fuel and Ignition Systems: Includes the
theory, component identification, application, operation,
service and repair of the basic automotive ignition, fuel, and
emission systems, including related components. Associated
lab provides skills necessary to diagnose and repair.
AUT 142 Emission Systems: Presents the theory, component
identification, application, operation, service and repair of
advanced automotive ignition, fuel, and emission systems,
including related components. Associated lab introduces skills
necessary to diagnose, service and repair.
AUT 160 Suspension and Steering: Covers automotive
suspension system, including diagnosing of suspension
problems, identifying components, recognizing the wear
problems, wheel balancing, and using alignment equipment.
Associated lab introduces the skills necessary to diagnose and
repair.
AUT 180 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Covers
operating principles of rear and front wheel drive automatic
transmissions and transaxles, and the testing and diagnostic
process. Associated lab develops diagnostic and repair skills.
AUT 240 Computer Control Systems and Diagnosis: Covers
the comprehensive diagnostics of on-board computer control
systems, including distributor-less ignition systems. Associated
lab introduces the skills necessary to diagnose and repair
driveability problems associated with on-board computer
control systems.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bob Gunn, Program Coordinator
robert.gunn@kctcs.edu
270-856-2410
For additional information and academic plans visit the following Website:
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Academic_Divisions/at/Automotive_Technology.aspx
Revised: 07-25-15
Kentucky Community & Technical College System