Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Automotive Technology

Career Studies Certificate

Southwest Virginia Community College

The Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Automotive Technology is the next step in the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) pathway for those wishing to become ASE Professional and Mast Technicians. The course work covers the advanced concepts in engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train & axles, suspension & steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating & air conditioning, engine performance, and light vehicle diesel engines.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
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 Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

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.

Requirements

Required Credits

Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Automotive Technology

Plan Gpa 221-909-70

This requires a minimum GPA of 2

Residency Requirement 221-909-70

Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 7 credits may be applied to this program.

AUT 109 Requirement

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

AUT 121 Requirement

Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

AUT 122 Requirement

Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

AUT 149 Requirement

Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

AUT 211 Requirement

Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

AUT 212 Requirement

Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

AUT 216 Requirement

Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	No
Credit for Prior Learning
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: Southwest Virginia Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

747

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

100%, AV GPA 3.07

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year	Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

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 College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Analysis and Repair	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Major	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Automotive Technology, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
49-3023.00	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-2093.00	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	Install, 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
49-2096.00	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Cost To Complete

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 29 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Automotive Technology at Southwest Virginia 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		$169	Per Credit	$4,901	$0	$4,901	163.40 tuition per credit and 5.75 comprehensive fee per credit

*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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