Automotive Engine Performance Certificate

Curriculum C447C

The Engine Performance certificate program is designed to provide the student skills to seek entry-level employment as an engine performance technician.

This program does not include all of the high-tech courses necessary for today’s master technician.

Instruction includes complete fuel system diagnosis, repair and adjustment, battery, starting, charging and ignition system testing, scope/engine analyzer usage both analog and digital, and computerized engine control systems.

Semester One

Credit Hours

 

AUT 112◊

Introduction to Automotive Technology

3

 

AUT 114◊

Fuel Management Systems

4

 

AUT 127◊

Automotive Electricity & Electronics I

4

 

 

 

11

Semester Two

#

AUT 129◊

Automotive Electricity & Electronics II

3

#

AUT 226◊

Engine Performance & Diagnosis

5

 

 

 

8

Semester Three

#

AUT 230◊

Computerized Engine Controls

5

 

 

 

5

 

 

Total credits required

24

See AUT course descriptions.

Coordinator: TBA, Ext. 3454

Gainful Employment

The information below is provided to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

Curriculum

Curriculum Title

CIPS Code

C447C

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

47 0604

# of Graduates

# of Graduates Completing
On-Time

% Completing
On-Time

1

0

NA

Avg. Program Tuition Cost

Avg. Program Book Cost

Total Program Costs*

$ 2,334.00

$ 867.00

$ 3,201.00

Program Length
in Semesters

Program Credit

Hours

Median Loan

Debt

3

24

NA

SOC Code

SOC Description
(Associated Program Occupation(s))

Occupational Summary
(ONET webpage)

492093

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2093.00

492096

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2096.00

493023

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3023.00

*Transportation, personal expenses, and room and board costs are not included in the information above, but may apply to some students.

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-216W, or send an Email to: finaid@triton.edu.