Workforce Certificate, Skills Training, On Campus
This Automotive Certificate course covers the laws, procedures, and specifications needed to perform a North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspection. Topics include brake, steering and suspension, lighting, horn, windshield wiper, tire, mirrors, and emission control devices inspection. The course also covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, hydra-boost, electrically powered boost, and anti-lock and parking brake systems. In addition, the course also covers principles of operation, types, and diagnosis/repair of suspension and steering systems to include steering geometry. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems.
Looking to increase your skills? Workforce Training courses are provided to help meet this need. Courses are offered most semesters. Click the Skills Training tab to view available courses.
Instructional Format: Face-to-face class meetings to include lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice and simulation of scenarios.
Upon completion of this course, individuals should be able to apply for positions with automotive dealerships, repair ships or work independently as an automotive repair technician.
Articulation to Curriculum Courses:
AUT 114 - Safety & Emissions
AUT 141 - Steering & Suspension
AUT 141A -Steering & Suspension LAB
AUT 151 - Brake Systems
AUT 151A - Brake Systems LAB
Certification Testing: NC Automotive Safety Inspection/OBD II
An orientation will be held on Monday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at The Yadkin Center.
Cost: Total projected cost for this certificate is $183. Skills Training courses tuition rates based on course hours.
Virginia residents pay the same tuition rate as in-state students.
Many grant and scholarship opportunities are available as well. Please complete the WTCE Scholarship and Financial Aid Form and a counselor will review your information to see if you are eligible for assistance.
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