Basic Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 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 Course3-4
Basic Mathematics for Technicians4
Mathematics for Technicians3
Intermediate Algebra3
College Algebra3
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (or higher 3 or 4 credit Math course)4
Technical Requirements
AUTO 115Automotive Engine Repair4
AUTO 122Automotive Brakes4
AUTO 123Job Shadowing1
AUTO 129Automotive Steering and Suspension4
Total Credits16-17

(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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
OETS 104 Basic Mathematics for Technicians (or other approved math course) 4
AUTO 115 Automotive Engine Repair 4
AUTO 122 Automotive Brakes 4
AUTO 123 Job Shadowing 1
AUTO 129 Automotive Steering and Suspension 4
 Credits17
 Total Credits17