3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas 75150
www.eastfieldcollege.edu
Eligibility Requirements & Mandatory Orientation
for
Honda PACT Automotive Technology Program
Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program is designed for the students seeking a career
(as a service technician) at a Honda or Acura dealership. Eastfield College Honda PACT is an aggressive
professional program geared toward training today’s Honda and Acura Technicians. Upon completion of a 2
year program students will earn an Associates of Applied Science in Automotive Technology - Honda degree
and factory certification.
Eligibility: To be eligible to enroll in Eastfield College Honda PACT Automotive Program, the student must
complete the mandatory orientation program. This requires:
1. Meet with an Automotive Advisor or faculty member.
2. Complete an application for admission to Eastfield College.
3. Complete a degree/certificate plan request.
4. Submit Proof of Meningitis Vaccination.
5. The Texas Assessment Test is recommended: The College will use the following minimum passing
standards to determine a student’s readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework. The test
results will inform the student of their potential for successful completion of the AAS Honda degree. In
order to be college ready a student must score a 351 in reading, 363 in writing with a writing sample
of 4 or 5 and 350 in math level or higher. If a student does not meet the minimum standards, it is
strongly suggested they take developmental courses until they meet minimum standards.
6. Take and pass the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension test with a minimum score of 34. Maximum of 2
attempts are allowed in one school year: August-June. If a student does not score a 40 on their first
attempt, he or she will have to wait one week before testing again. See Dr. Byrd (T-141) or Mrs.
Bellamy (T-142) for a scantron to take the Bennett Mechanical Test.
7. Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer.
Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression.
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EASTFIELD COLLEGE
Honda PACT Program
In addition to Eastfield College’s mission statement and goals, the objective of the Honda PACT Program at
Eastfield College is to provide the student with a solid education in automotive service and repair along with a
positive rewarding experience while they are attending the program. In order to achieve this, and for students to
be successful, we require our students to have discipline, excellent attendance, respect for self and others,
excellent personal and work ethics, safety consciousness, and be a participating member of our student body.
The Honda PACT Program at Eastfield College is NATEF Certified. We strive for automotive excellence and
expect our students to do the same. Our endeavor is to graduate the best-qualified automotive repair technicians
as required by industry.
The Honda PACT Automotive Program at Eastfield College is sponsored by Honda/Acura Professional
Automotive Career Training (PACT) program. Due to Honda’s partnership with Eastfield College, our students
are able to diagnose and repair the latest vehicles. Honda donates cars, equipment, training, and promotional
items to the program. We provide placement assistance for those students who strive for excellence in their
personal and work habits and present a positive attitude.
Name
Title
Office
Phone
CAAT Division
Dr. Sue Byrd
Kathy Harris
Elias Alba
William Milam
Peter Lamborghini
OFFICE
Advising
Advisor
Honda Coordinator
Honda Professor
Honda Professor
T-143
T-141
T142
T-191
T-183
T-156
972-860-7143
972-860-7671
972-860-8307
972-860-7053
972-860-7295
972-860-7128
Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression.
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY-HONDA PROFFESIONAL AUTOMOTIVE CAREER TRAINING AAS
2015-2016 (FALL 2015)
SEMESTER I
AUMT 1305
AUMT 1307
AUMT 1312
ENGL 1301
SEMESTER II
AUMT 1316
AUMT 1310
AUMT 2311
SPCH 1311
Introduction to Automotive Technology
Automotive Electrical Systems
Basic Automotive Service
Composition I
Total Hours:
LEC.
HRS.
2
2
2
3
9
LAB.
HRS.
4
4
4
0
12
EXT.
HRS.
0
0
0
0
0
CONT.
HRS.
96
96
96
48
336
CR.
HRS.
3
3
3
3
12
Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
Automotive Brake Systems
Automotive Electronic Controls
Introduction to Speech Communication
Total Hours:
2
2
2
3
9
4
4
4
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
96
96
96
48
336
3
3
3
3
12
2
2
3
7
4
4
0
8
0
0
0
0
96
96
48
240
3
3
3
9
Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive
Mechanics Technology/Technician*
Humanities/Fine Arts
Total Hours:
2
2
2
4
4
4
0
0
0
96
96
96
3
3
3
1
3
10
0
0
12
20
0
20
336
48
768
3
3
15
Automotive Climate Control Systems
Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
Automotive Drive Train and Axles
Social/Behavioral Science
Total Hours:
2
2
2
3
9
4
4
4
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
96
3
96
3
96
3
48
3
336
12
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1920
60
SEMESTER III
AUMT 1306 Automotive Engine Removal and Installation
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair
+Elective
MATH Elective
Total Hours:
SEMESTER IV
AUMT 2317
AUMT 2321
AUMT 2334
AUMT 2380
++Elective
SEMESTER V
AUMT 1345
AUMT 2325
AUMT 2313
+++Elective
GRAND TOTAL:
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY--HONDA PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE CAREER TRAINING AAS
2015-2016 (FALL 2015) PROPOSED CURRICULUM – PAGE 2
.
+MATH Elective--must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective--must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective--must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
*AUMT 2380 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician is the capstone course
for this award.
NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four year institutions. They should consult with an
advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four year institution of
their choice.
Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression.
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Current Tuition Cost for Students
Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology (Honda)
*In District
Price $59 per
credit hour
Credit
Hours
Course
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive
3
$177
AUMT 1312 Basic Automotive Service
3
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems
3
$177
$177
AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems
3
AUMT 1316 Auto Suspension & Steering System
3
AUMT 1306 Auto Engine Removal & Installation
3
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair
3
AUMT 2311 Automotive Electronics Controls
3
AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating & A/C
3
AUMT 2317 Engine Performance Analysis I
3
AUMT 2334 Engine Performance Analysis II
3
AUMT 2321 Auto Electrical Lighting and Accessories
3
AUMT 2313 Manual Drive Train & Axles
3
AUMT 2325 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
3
AUMT 2380 Coop Education
3
ENGl 1301 Composition
3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication
3
Elective Humanities/Fine Art
3
Elective Social Behavioral sciences
3
Math Elective
3
Total for Automotive Classes
60
*Out of District
Price $111 per
credit hour
$333
$333
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$177
$333
$3,540
$6,660
* Tuition is based on DCCCD Board of Director’s approval amount and may be subject to change in any program
year.
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Student will have to buy some generic books that will supplement their requirements. (Approx.
$250.00)
Student will have to buy two shirts that will cost approx. $70.00
Tools are provided by Eastfield College during training. The student will have to make a tool
investment before entering their Cooperative Education class. Cost of tools is determined by the
student’s choice of tools and vendor.
Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression.
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Honda PACT Program Orientation Check Sheet
Student
Student ID#
Phone #
Email:_________________________________________
Each item must be completed and signed off by an Automotive Faculty or advisor before being allowed to sign
up for Honda PACT Automotive classes.
1. Meet with CT Division advisor or Automotive Faculty to discuss program.
Advisor or Faculty
2. Interviewed with staff member
Date
□YES
.
□NO
3. Receive Honda PACT Automotive Technology Mandatory Orientation packet. □YES □NO
4. Fill out the following forms and turn into Admissions, C119, in C Bldg. or go to
https://www1.dcccd.edu/stuapp/
□ YES □NO
□YES □NO
Application for Admission
Degree/Certificate Plan Request
□YES □NO
5. Submit Proof of Meningitis Vaccination.
6. The Texas Assessment Test is recommended: The College will use the following minimum passing
standards to determine a student’s readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework. The test
results will inform the student of their potential for successful completion of the AAS Honda degree.
In order to be college ready a student must score a 351 in reading, 5 or 4 with a 363 in writing and
350 in math level or higher. If a student does not meet the minimum standards, it is strongly
suggested they take developmental courses until they meet minimum standards.
.
Reading
□YES □NO Writing ___ □YES □NO Math
□YES □NO
7. Take and pass the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension test with a minimum score of 40. Maximum of 2
attempts are allowed in one school year: August-June. If a student does not score a 40 on their first
attempt, he or she will have to wait one week before testing again. See Dr. Byrd (T-141) or Mrs. Harris
(T-142) for a scantron to take the Bennett Mechanical Test. Score_____ □YES □NO
8. Applicant has provided a letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer.
□YES
□NO
9. Turn any Transcripts from previous school attended.
□YES
□NO
10. Is the goal of the applicant to be employed by Honda or Acura?
□YES
□NO
11. Does the applicant have a valid Social Security Number?
□YES
□NO
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disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression.
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12. Can the applicant pass a drug test?
□YES □NO
Note: If an applicant/student fails a Honda/Acura Dealer drug test, they will be removed from the
Honda/PACT program.
13. Does the applicant have a felony record?
□YES
□NO
14. Applicant has provided a Type 3 – Complete Driving History record.
□YES
□NO
Note: Applicant must present a driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety before being
enrolled into the program. Go to www.txdps.state.tx.us and retrieve Type 3 Driving Record (Complete
Driving History to include Name, DOB, license status, list of all accidents and violations in record.)
Cost: $7.50
Note: A Honda or Acura dealership employee is exempt from the driving record requirement.
Dealerships have already cleared the applicant/employee for their standards.
Note: Students without a driving license (Never had a driving license) will have 6 months to obtain one.
Student maybe removed from the Honda PACT program if a driver’s license is not produced in 6
months. Agree to terms:
□YES □NO
A.
B.
C.
D.
Has a valid driver’s license?
DWI or DUI Conviction?
How many moving violations?
More than three moving violations within 3 years?
□YES
□YES
□NO
□NO
□YES
□NO
Note: A students that has more than 3 moving violation within 3 years is not excluded from entering the
Honda program. They will be placed on a pending list and will be notified by the program coordinator
regarding their status.
15. Can the applicant view a computer screen for hours?
□YES
□NO
16. Can the student attend classes from 7:30 am to 5:55 pm W & R
□YES
□NO
17. Make an appointment with a staff member or division advisor and bring all paperwork and test results
back to the division office.
All paperwork and test results completed.
□YES □NO
□YES
□NO
19. Student has signed information release forms.
□YES
□NO
20. Student has filled out Degree & Certificates forms.
□YES
□NO
18. Applicant has completed the Honda PACT DPTS Form
.
Student Signature:
Date:
Time:
AUMT Faculty/Advisor:
Date:
Time:
Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression.
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