Automotive Test Technician (APATT)
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Description
In this program, students will be introduced to the test and data acquisition processes used in automotive testing. Students will learn to assemble and disassemble components for automotive testing. Diagnosis, maintenance and proper operation of complex data acquisition equipment are essential. Students will learn to monitor and calibrate testing instruments. Job possibilities include working in a crash lab or other testing facility.
Contact Information
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Automotive Services Department
- Advisors
- Allen Day
Julie N. (Niki) Lee
Requirements
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First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASV 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 | |
| ASV 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 | |
| MTT 102 | Machining for the Technologies | 2 | |
| WAF 105 | Introduction to Welding Processes | 2 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASV 135 | Facility Operations | 3 | |
| ASV 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 | |
| MEC 101 | 3D Modeling and Blueprint Reading | 2 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Elective(s) to reach minimum 60 credits | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASV 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 | |
| WAF 139 | Basic Metal Fabrication | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASV 270 | Automotive Test and Development | 4 | |
| ABR 201 | Lightweighting Composite Repair | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Elective(s) credits to reach a minimum of 60 credits | 3 | ||
| Total | 17 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Students may elect to take optional courses in Semester 5 to meet MTA. Please refer to the WCC MTA Transfer Agreement web page for more information: www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/mta.php