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Electronics and Climate Controls Technician

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

For more information, visit the Dallas College Automotive Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Automotive Technology – Electronics and Climate Controls Technician certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Automotive Technology – Electronics and Climate Controls Technician Level I Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements. Courses that complete the Automotive Technology - Electronics and Climate Controls Technician Certificate are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 15 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

AUMT 1305 – Introduction to Automotive Technology 

AUMT 1307 – Automotive Electrical Systems

AUMT 2321 – Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
  3. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course.

 Total Hours: 9

SEMESTER 2

AUMT 1345 – Automotive Climate Control Systems

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • AUMT 1381 – Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician OR
  • AUMT 2381 – Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
  2. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
  3. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Automotive Technology – Electronics and Climate Controls Technician Certificate.

Total Hours: 6

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 15 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 25, 2025