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Certificate in Automotive Technology

Certificate
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

This program is included in: G3

The Automotive Certificate curriculum trains future technicians to help meet the community's transportation needs.  An automotive technician ensures that automobiles and trucks are safe to operate on roads and highways and is responsible for educating vehicle owners regarding the status of their vehicle.  The curriculum covers both theory and shop training with an emphasis on service and minor repair.  As a result of instruction, students should be able to describe the purpose and function of each vehicle system and identify the parts involved and how they work.  The program will provide students with experience and sufficient hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of automobiles, as well as light to medium duty trucks.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This program is hands-on and should provide you with the training and hands-on skills to begin your career as a entry-level automotive technician. Completers should be able to take and pass the industry certification exams through Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Courses focus on the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of modern vehicles.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights Little classroom time. Focus is on hands-on training.
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Automotive Technology
34
Certificate in Automotive Technology
34
Course Grad Req 902
34
Auto Tech Cert Req 902
34
SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AUT 101
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 149
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 265
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111 or ENG 137
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AUT 266
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 155
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 236
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 136
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 197
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Not Required
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Prior learning is considered
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
916
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not Required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Analysis and RepairAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAutomotive Technology, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Automotive TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Automotive TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
49-3023.00Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsDiagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-2093.00Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentInstall, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-2096.00Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesInstall, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 34 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Automotive Technology at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $5,542 $0 $5,542
Fees
Additional Fees $0 Per Semester $0 0 $0 Additional fees per semester of $8.50 for In-State and $32.00 for Out-of-State students.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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