Automotive Technology, AAS

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology 

• Comply with safety and health rules/procedures.
• Identify hazardous substances in the work place.
• Use and maintain proper tools and equipment.
• Maintain work area.
• Act during emergencies.
• Use and interpret information from sophisticated diagnostic equipment.
• Use precision devices to meet manufacturing standards.
• Follow service manuals to do appropriate repair replacement procedure.
• Explain and demonstrate chemical and physical reactions.

 Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Clarify purposes and goals and identify the problem.
• Employ reasoning skills.
• Assess employer and employee responsibility in solving a problem.
• Evaluate options and estimate results of implemented options.
• Set priorities, identify solutions to the problem, and implement a solution.
• Prioritize and organize workloads.
• Diagnose the cause of the problem.

Professionalism

• Participate in employment orientation.
• Treat people with respect.
• Exhibit positive behavior.
• Comply with organizational expectations.
• Comply with company dress and appearance standards.
• Use job-related terminology.
• Participate in meetings in a positive and constructive manner.
• Assess business image and products/services.
• Demonstrate work ethics and behavior.

 Communication

• Write workplace standard documents: letters, memos, email, and reports.
• Interact with co-workers and customers in appropriate manner.
• Cooperate in teams.
• Follow and give written and oral directions.
• Use proper telephone etiquette.
• Interpret the use of body language.