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The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automotive Service prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain automobiles. Instruction is in both the theoretical and practical aspects of automotive repair, service and maintenance, and includes brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains, and heating and air conditioning systems. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Certification Tests (A1 - A8).
See program advisor for additional certificate offerings. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service is also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Applied Technology
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Automotive Service (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5956
- Total Credits Required
- 45-48
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards.
- Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials.
- Locate and interpret appropriate service information.
- Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automotive systems.
- Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automotive systems.
- Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automotive systems.
- Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards.
- Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards.
- Practice industry accepted ethical behavior.
- Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service.
- Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
$46,968 Show expanded career information for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$22.58
Annual Median Wage
$46,968
Annual Job Openings
1,311
Number of People Employed
13,328
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.1 %
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers for Motor Vehicles
$49,842 Show expanded career information for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers for Motor Vehicles
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$23.96
Annual Median Wage
$49,842
Annual Job Openings
23
Number of People Employed
275
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -8.4 %
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available course sequences.
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Full-time Sequence
To view course sequences, select one of the pathway map options above.
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Fall Semester (Term 1) Term 1 Summer Semester (Term 1) Fall Semester (Term 1) Fall Semester (Term 1) Fall Semester (Term 1) Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
ASE140 | Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |||
ASE160 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | Critical course Gateway course | 4 | ||
ASE180 | Introduction to Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 | |||
ASE140 or ASE140AU |
Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |||
ASE150 or ASE150AU |
Automotive Brake Systems | 4 | |||
ASE110 or ASE110AU |
Engine Fundamentals or Engine Fundamentals | 4 | |||
ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
ASE160 or ASE160AU |
Introduction to Automotive Electrical or Introduction to Automotive Electrical | Critical course | 4 | ||
ASE260 or ASE260AU |
Advanced Automotive Electrical | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
ASE140 | Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |||
ASE160 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | Critical course Gateway course | 4 | ||
ASE180 | Introduction to Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 | |||
ASE140AU | Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |||
ASE160AU | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | 4 | |||
ASE180AU | Introduction to Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
ASE140 | Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |||
ASE160 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | Critical course Gateway course | 4 | ||
ASE180 | Introduction to Engine Management | 4 |
Spring Semester (Term 2) Term 2 Fall Semester (Term 2) Spring Semester (Term 2) Spring Semester (Term 2) Spring Semester (Term 2) Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE150 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 | |||
ASE170 | Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |||
ASE260 | Advanced Automotive Electrical | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE280 | Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE110 or ASE110AU |
Engine Fundamentals or Engine Fundamentals | 4 | |||
ASE160 or ASE160AU |
Introduction to Automotive Electrical or Introduction to Automotive Electrical | Critical course | 4 | ||
ASE170 or ASE170AU |
Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |||
ASE100 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 | |||
ASE140 or ASE140AU |
Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |||
ASE160 or ASE160AU |
Introduction to Automotive Electrical or Introduction to Automotive Electrical | 4 | |||
ASE260 or ASE260AU |
Advanced Automotive Electrical | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE180 or ASE180AU |
Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE150 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 | |||
ASE170 | Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |||
ASE260 | Advanced Automotive Electrical | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE280 | Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE150AU | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 | |||
ASE170AU | Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |||
ASE260AU | Advanced Automotive Electrical | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE280AU | Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE150 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 | |||
ASE170 | Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |||
ASE260 | Advanced Automotive Electrical | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE280 | Engine Management | 4 |
Fall Semester (Term 3) Term 3 Spring Semester (Term 3) Summer Semester (Term 3) Fall Semester (Term 3) Summer Semester (Term 3) Fall Semester (Term 3)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE110 | Engine Fundamentals | 4 | |||
ASE120 | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE130 | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 | |||
ASE130 or ASE130AU |
Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 | |||
ASE180 or ASE180AU |
Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE260 or ASE260AU |
Advanced Automotive Electrical | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE130 or ASE130AU |
Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 | |||
ASE150 or ASE150AU |
Automotive Brake Systems | 4 | |||
ASE180 or ASE180AU |
Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management | 4 | |||
ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE170 or ASE170AU |
Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |||
RE | Restricted Electives | 3–8 | |||
ASE110 | Engine Fundamentals | 4 | |||
ASE120 | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE130 | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 | |||
ASE110AU | Engine Fundamentals | 4 | |||
ASE120AU | Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE161, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
ASE130AU | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 | |||
ASE110 | Engine Fundamentals | 4 | |||
ASE120 | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE130 | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 |
Term 4 Summer Semester (Term 4) Fall Semester (Term 4)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 | |||
ASE170 or ASE170AU |
Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 | |||
ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | 4 | |||
ASE130 or ASE130AU |
Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 4 |
Spring Semester (Term 5)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASE140 or ASE140AU |
Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4 | |||
ASE150 or ASE150AU |
Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASE110 or ASE110AU |
Engine Fundamentals or Engine Fundamentals | 4 |
Restricted Electives:
Select any courses from the following list for a total of 3-8 credits:
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric Drive Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE161 and ASE162, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 | ||
ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE265 | Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor. | 2 | ||
ASE290++ | Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. | 1–4 | ||
ASE296++ | Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. | 1–4 | ||
ASE298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed courses) | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 1–3 |
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Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automotive Service