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Chassis Service Technician Occupational Skills Award
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
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 – Chassis Service Technician Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Automotive Technology – Chassis Service Technician Occupational Skills Award. 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.
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as an automotive technician. This program reflects a building-block approach from simple to complex. Emphasis is placed on operational theory, practical skills, and accepted shop procedures as they relate to the vehicle chassis system. Courses that complete the occupational skills award 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: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
AUMT 1305 – Introduction to Automotive Technology
AUMT 1307 – Automotive Electrical Systems
AUMT 1310 – Automotive Brake Systems
AUMT 1316 – Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing and for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit.
- Apply for the Chassis Service Technician Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 12
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS