Basic Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(16-17 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required AUTO courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements to total at least 16 credits (16-17 of credits listed for degree). Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Related Requirements - Choose one of the following | ||
| Mathematics Course | 3-4 | |
| Basic Mathematics for Technicians | 4 | |
| Mathematics for Technicians | 3 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | |
| College Algebra (or higher) | 3 | |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| AUTO 115 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUTO 122 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO 123 | Job Shadowing | 1 |
| AUTO 129 | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16-17 | |
(16-17 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required AUTO courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements to total at least 16 credits (16-17 of credits listed for degree). Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| OETS 104 | Basic Mathematics for Technicians (or other approved math course) | 4 |
| AUTO 115 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUTO 122 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AUTO 123 | Job Shadowing | 1 |
| AUTO 129 | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 4 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |