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Programs of Study
Auto Repair Technician
www.lwtech.edu/autorepair
Programs of Study
GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
32 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Today’s automobile is designed and engineered at a
higher level of technology than ever before. According
to many automotive industry estimates, there is a critical
shortage of technicians. Industry is turning to education
to attract individuals into the career field and provide
the training needed for employment. Many employers
say they need entry-level technicians who have the
essential knowledge and skills required for fundamental
service and maintenance tasks including a general
understanding of all automobile systems with a solid
foundation in electrical/electronic systems, while others
prefer to hire technicians with a broad skill set from an
automotive program with more depth and breadth. The
General Service Technician certificate is intended to be an
articulation option to the Automotive Repair Technician
Certificate of Proficiency or AAS degree program.
In addition, this program includes preparation for two of
the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken before
AUTO 120 and 124.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
TRAN 110 Computer Basics/Transportation Trades. .........2
TRAN 112 Shop & Business Practices. ......................5
TRAN 113 Basic Electrical Systems. ........................4
TRAN 125 Mechanical Principles ..........................5
AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics Systems. ................ 14
AUTO 124 Maintenance Procedures .......................2
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................32
I-BEST GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
38 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Winter, Summer
Today’s automobile is designed and engineered at a
higher level of technology than ever before. According
to many automotive industry estimates, there is a critical
shortage of technicians. Industry is turning to education
to attract individuals into the career field and provide the
training needed for employment. Many employers say
they need entry-level technicians who have the essential
knowledge and skills required for fundamental service and
maintenance tasks including a general understanding of all
automobile systems with a solid foundation in electrical/
electronic systems, while others prefer to hire technicians
with a broad skill set from an automotive program with
more depth and breadth. The I-BEST General Service
Technician certificate prepares an increasingly diverse
workforce to meet employer demands in the automotive
industry and is intended to be an articulation option to the
Automotive Repair Technician Certificate of Proficiency or
AAS Degree program. It provides ESL and ABE students with
the opportunity to pursue the General Service Technician
certificate while continuing their progress in Basic Skills.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
TRAN 110, 112, 113, and 125 must be taken before
AUTO 120 and 124.
EASL 074 is a corequisite for TRANS 110, 112, 113, and 125.
EASL 076 is a corequisite for AUTO 120 and AUTO 124.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
TRAN 110 Computer Basics/Transportation Trades. .........2
TRAN 112 Shop & Business Practices. ......................5
TRAN 113 Basic Electrical Systems. ........................4
TRAN 125 Mechanical Principles ..........................5
AUTO 120 Electrical/Electronics Systems. ................ 14
AUTO 124 Maintenance Procedures .......................2
EASL 074 ESL Transportation Applications I. ...............3
EASL 076 ESL Transportation Applications II. ..............3
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................38
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