Automotive Technology | Columbia-Greene Community College

Automotive Technology, with its highly trained and certified professional faculty, is dedicated to instructing students in the operation, diagnosis and repair of the complex systems of the modern automobile.

The Automotive Technology programs are accredited by:

Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation
13505 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-0100

Automotive Technology offers one certificate and one degree (Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S)) designed to prepare the student for a career in this field.

Students may also choose from the following options:

Audi AEP, which provides students training in Audi-specific technology
Subaru University (Subaru-U), which provides students training in Subaru-specific technology
Toyota TECS Elite, which provides students training in Toyota and Lexus-specific technology

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 fleet repair operations.

NOTE: All students are required to sign an Automotive Technology program Acknowledgement Form for acceptance into the program.

NOTE: All students taking Automotive Technology courses are required to attend the mandatory orientation and safety session. Students will be given the date of the orientation session at the time of registration.

NOTE: All students attending automotive courses are required to have a basic set of hand tools.

NOTE: With the exception of AU 128, only students matriculated in Automotive Technology are allowed to take courses with the “AU” prefix.

Automotive Technology Requirements: Certificate

This one-year certificate program is designed to provide entry-level skills for those students interested in immediate employment in this trade area.
Minimum requirements for admission into this program are 12th-grade reading (readiness to begin EN 101 Composition) and competency in mathematics fundamentals.
Students must obtain a 2.0 GPA to graduate.

Program Goals

This certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for those students interested in immediate employment in this trade area. This program is the first year of the two-year degree option.

Program Learning Outcomes

Interpret automotive contextual information to determine appropriate service actions.
Collect and analyze printed and electronic vehicle data to correctly identify a system failure.
Apply mathematical principles as they relate to the automotive industry.
Evaluate digital oscilloscope graphing for the purpose of diagnostic philosophy.
Interact effectively in a diverse automotive environment.
Ability to work independently on e-learning modules and research papers to successful completion.
Analyze data and formulate an effective repair philosophy.
Clearly articulate in an automotive environment the specific diagnostic and repair process.

Academic Preparation

12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is required.