Parkland College

Automotive Service

Program Code: EAUS CER

Certificate
Minimum graduation requirement — 26 semester hours

The Automotive Service Certificate Program prepares graduates with basic skills for use in mass merchandiser/service centers.

Suggested Full-time Sequence
 

FALL 1st Semester
AFD 115
AFD 117
AFD 132
AFD 153 or AFD 253

SPRING 2nd Semester
AFD 119
AFD 210
AFD 231
AFD elective


Requirements

Credit Hours

Required Program Courses (23-24 hours)

AFD 115 Basic Chassis Electrical Systems

4

AFD 117 Basic Automotive Electronics and Computer Control Strategies

3

AFD 119 Chassis Electrical/Electronic Systems and Accessories

4

AFD 132 Internal Combustion Engine Theory

4

AFD 153 Brake Systems or AFD 253 Wheel Alignment, Steering, and Suspension

3-4

AFD 231 Fuel and Emissions Diagnosis

4

AFD 210 Auto/Diesel Seminar

1

 

AFD Elective (4 hours)
Choose one course from the following:

AFD 112 Introduction to Power Trains

4

AFD 232 Multi-Cylinder Engine Overhaul

4

AFD 233 Automatic Transmissions

4

AFD 217 Basic Refrigeration

4

AFD 211 Auto/Diesel Work Experience

4

Total Semester Credit Hours

26-28

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