Intermediate Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(36 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 ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements to total at least 36 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:3
Mathematics for Technicians3
Intermediate Algebra3
College Algebra (or higher)3
OETS 103Technical Career Skills4
or ENGL 1110G Composition I
Technical Requirements
AUTO 112Basic Gasoline Engines5
AUTO 113Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I4
AUTO 119Manual Transmission/Clutch5
AUTO 123Job Shadowing1
AUTO 125Brakes5
AUTO 126Suspension, Steering, and Alignment5
AUTO 132Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems4
Total Credits36

(36 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 ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements to total at least 36 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
Choose one from the following: 3
Mathematics for Technicians  
Intermediate Algebra  
College Algebra (or higher)  
AUTO 112 Basic Gasoline Engines 5
AUTO 113 Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I 4
AUTO 123 Job Shadowing 1
AUTO 125 Brakes 5
 Credits18
Semester 2
OETS 103
Technical Career Skills
or Composition I
4
AUTO 119 Manual Transmission/Clutch 5
AUTO 126 Suspension, Steering, and Alignment 5
AUTO 132 Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems 4
 Credits18
 Total Credits36