Basic Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(19-20 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 19 credits. 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 Algebra (or higher)3
Technical Requirements
AUTO 112Basic Gasoline Engines5
AUTO 123Job Shadowing1
AUTO 125Brakes5
AUTO 126Suspension, Steering, and Alignment5
Total Credits19-20

(19-20 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 19 credits. 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 112 Basic Gasoline Engines 5
AUTO 125 Brakes 5
 Credits14
Semester 2
AUTO 123 Job Shadowing 1
AUTO 126 Suspension, Steering, and Alignment 5
 Credits6
 Total Credits20