Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College

COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG
Automotive technology
Automotive Technology, with its highly
trained and certifed professional faculty,
is dedicated to instructing students in
the operation, diagnosis and repair of
the complex systems of the modern
automobile.
The Automotive Technology program is
accredited by:
National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation
13505 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-0100
Automotive Technology offers one
certifcate and two degree options
designed to prepare the student for a
career in this feld. Within the degree
options the student may pursue an
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
or an Associate in Occupational Studies
(A.O.S.) degree.
The student may also choose a program
that is manufacturer specifc. C-GCC is
currently affliated with Toyota Motor
Sales and offers the Toyota Technical
Education Network (T-TEN) program.
This program is designed to provide
specifc training on the Toyota/Lexus
product.
C-GCC also offers a college-based
program. This general program provides
training in the repair of many different
vehicles and systems which leads to
employment at new car dealerships,
independent repair facilities, and feet
repair operations.
NOTE: Students are required to attend an
information session for acceptance into the
Automotive program.
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NOTE: All students taking Automotive
Technology courses (AUxxx) are required
to attend mandatory orientation sessions
held in August and January. Students
will be given the date of the orientation
session at the time of registration or they
may contact the Automotive Technology
Department by phone or email if it is not
available at the time of registration.
NOTE: Students wishing to pursue the
Toyota option must complete special
admission requirements.
NOTE: All students attending automotive
courses are required to have a basic set of
hand tools. See the web site for a list of
tools.
Automotive Technology Requirements:
A.A.S.
This program prepares students for
immediate employment upon graduation.
1. Minimum requirements for admission
into this program are 12th-grade
reading (readiness to begin EN
101-Composition). Elementary algebra
skills are required.
2. All students must complete the
Automotive Cooperative Work Study
Courses before graduation.
3. Toyota-specifc students must obtain
a 2.0 GPA, successfully complete a
minimum of two A.S.E examinations,
and obtain the Air Conditioning
Refrigerant and Reclaiming License
before receiving Toyota recognition
and factory course credit.