Programs
Automotive Technology
Welcome to our automotive technology program. We offer a range of training options, including automotive transmission, automotive electrical and more. Let us prepare you for a rewarding career in automotive technology. Explore our site to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Automotive Technology
program details
Courses
Automotive Technology AAS Degree
Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
First Semester | AUTO 1202 | Engine Repair | 5 |
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
AUTO 1232 | Electrical Systems A | 3 | |
ENGL 1101 | Rhetoric and Composition I | 3 | |
Elective | General Education | 3 | |
Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester | AUTO 1235 | Engine Performance A | 5 |
AUTO 1240 | Air Conditioning | 3 | |
AUTO 1245 | Braking Systems | 4 | |
COMM 1101 | Principles of Effective Speaking | 3 | |
Elective | Math | 3 | |
Total | 18 | ||
Third Semester | AUTO 2230 | Electrical Systems B | 3 |
AUTO 2232 | Engine Performance C | 3 | |
AUTO 2235 | Engine Performance B | 5 | |
AUTO 2245 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | |
Elective | General Education | 3 | |
Total | 18 | ||
Fourth Semester | AUTO 1210 | Supervised Occupational Experience | 2 |
AUTO 2214 | Automatic Trans / Transaxle | 5 | |
AUTO 2215 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 5 | |
AUTO 2250 | Automotive Computer Electronics | 3 | |
AUTO 2213 | Hybrid and Electric Vehicles | 2 | |
Total | 17 | ||
Overall Total | 69 |
Recommended Courses:
- CSCI 1101 - Intro to Computers (3 Credit Hours)
- WELD 1270 - Intro to Welding Processes (4 Credit Hours)
Costs & How To Pay
Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.
- Fall: July 15
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: May 15
Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.
Program Outcomes
2. Employ the skills and knowledge necessary to certify in the eight ASE areas.
3. Demonstrate workplace skills necessary in the automotive industry, including: effective oral and written communication, problem-solving, application of information, critical thinking, decision making, teamwork and the appropriate use of technology.
4. Demonstrate work ethics and behavior necessary in the automotive industry.
short-term
Certificates
Essential skills and training to jumpstart your career in a matter of months
Automotive Technology
The Rend Lake College Automotive Technology Certificate is an extensive, four-semester program designed to equip students with a broad range of skills essential for a successful career in the automotive industry. By delving into courses such as engine repair, engine performance, introduction to automotive technology, electrical systems, suspension & steering, automatic transmission/transaxles, manual drive train and axles, and automotive computer electronics, students engage in comprehensive hands-on learning experiences. This program ensures graduates are thoroughly prepared to excel in various roles within the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Technology Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1202 | Engine Repair | 5 | |
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
AUTO 1232 | Electrical Systems A | 3 | |
Total | 10 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 1235 | Engine Performance A | 5 | |
AUTO 1240 | Air Conditioning | 3 | |
AUTO 1245 | Braking Systems | 4 | |
Total | 12 | ||
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 2230 | Electrical Systems B | 3 | |
AUTO 2232 | Engine Performance C | 3 | |
AUTO 2235 | Engine Performance B | 5 | |
AUTO 2245 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | |
Total | 15 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 2214 | Automatic Trans / Transaxles | 5 | |
AUTO 2215 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 5 | |
AUTO 2250 | Automotive Computer Electronics | 3 | |
Total | 13 | ||
Recommended Courses | |||
CSCI 1101 | Intro to Computers | 3 | |
WELD 1270 | Intro to Welding Processes | 4 | |
Overall Total | 50 |
Automotive Transmission
The Rend Lake College Automotive Transmission Certificate is an intensive, one-semester program designed to equip students with essential skills for a career in the automotive industry. Through comprehensive courses in Automatic Trans/Transaxle and Manual Drive Train and Axles, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding of vehicle transmission systems. This program provides practical training and technical knowledge, preparing graduates to excel as skilled professionals in the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Transmission Certificate
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 2214 | Automatic Trans/Transaxle | 5 | |
AUTO 2215 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 5 | |
Total | 10 |
Automotive Electrical
The Rend Lake College Automotive Electrical Certificate is a focused, one-semester program designed to provide students with key skills for a successful career in the automotive industry. By enrolling in courses centered around Electrical Systems, students engage in immersive, hands-on learning, acquiring vital technical knowledge and practical experience. This program ensures graduates are well-prepared to become proficient professionals in the ever-evolving automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Electrical Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1232 | Electrical Systems A | 3 | |
AUTO 2230 | Electrical Systems B | 3 | |
Total | 6 |
Automotive Brake
The Rend Lake College Automotive Brake Certificate is an intensive, one-semester program tailored to equip students with essential skills for a thriving career in the automotive industry. Through courses in Intro to Automotive Technology and Braking Systems, students immerse themselves in hands-on learning experiences that foster a deep understanding of automotive brake systems. This program offers both practical training and technical knowledge, ensuring graduates are ready to excel as skilled professionals in the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Brake Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 1245 | Braking Systems | 4 | |
Total | 6 |
Auto Suspension & Steering
The Rend Lake College Suspension & Steering Certificate is a comprehensive, one-semester program designed to provide students with crucial skills for a successful career in the automotive industry. By taking courses in Intro to Automotive Technology and Suspension and Steering, students participate in hands-on learning that enhances their understanding of vehicle suspension and steering systems. This program delivers both practical training and technical expertise, preparing graduates to excel as capable professionals in the ever-evolving automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Suspension & Steering Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
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AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
AUTO 2245 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | |
Total | 6 |
Automotive Air Conditioning
Write a brief description for the Rend Lake College Suspension & Steering Certificate that students complete in one semester by taking courses in Intro to Automotive Technology and Suspension and Steering
Plan Your Automotive Air Conditioning Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 1240 | Air Conditioning | 3 | |
Total | 5 |
Automotive Engine Repair
The Rend Lake College Engine Repair Certificate is an intensive, one-semester program designed to provide students with essential skills for a successful career in the automotive industry. By taking courses in Intro to Automotive Technology and Engine Repair, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that cultivate a comprehensive understanding of engine systems and repair techniques. This program offers both practical training and technical knowledge, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to excel as skilled professionals in the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Engine Repair Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1202 | Engine Repair | 5 | |
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
Total | 7 |
Ford Maintenance & Light Repair
The Rend Lake College Ford Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate is a comprehensive, two-semester program meticulously crafted to equip students with vital skills for a flourishing career in the automotive industry, particularly with Ford vehicles. Through an engaging curriculum that includes courses in Maintenance and Light Repair, Electrical Systems, Suspension & Steering, Air Conditioning, and Braking Systems, students participate in hands-on learning experiences that enrich their technical expertise. This program ensures graduates are thoroughly prepared to excel as proficient professionals in maintaining and repairing Ford vehicles within the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1266 | Maintenance and Light Repair | 1 | |
AUTO 1232 | Electrical Systems A | 3 | |
AUTO 2230 | Electrical Systems B | 3 | |
AUTO 2245 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | |
Total | 11 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 1240 | Air Conditioning | 3 | |
AUTO 1245 | Braking Systems | 4 | |
Total | 7 | ||
Overall Total | 18 |
Automotive Technology
The Rend Lake College Automotive Technology Certificate is an extensive, four-semester program designed to equip students with a broad range of skills essential for a successful career in the automotive industry. By delving into courses such as engine repair, engine performance, introduction to automotive technology, electrical systems, suspension & steering, automatic transmission/transaxles, manual drive train and axles, and automotive computer electronics, students engage in comprehensive hands-on learning experiences. This program ensures graduates are thoroughly prepared to excel in various roles within the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Technology Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1202 | Engine Repair | 5 | |
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
AUTO 1232 | Electrical Systems A | 3 | |
Total | 10 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 1235 | Engine Performance A | 5 | |
AUTO 1240 | Air Conditioning | 3 | |
AUTO 1245 | Braking Systems | 4 | |
Total | 12 | ||
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 2230 | Electrical Systems B | 3 | |
AUTO 2232 | Engine Performance C | 3 | |
AUTO 2235 | Engine Performance B | 5 | |
AUTO 2245 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | |
Total | 15 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 2214 | Automatic Trans / Transaxles | 5 | |
AUTO 2215 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 5 | |
AUTO 2250 | Automotive Computer Electronics | 3 | |
Total | 13 | ||
Recommended Courses | |||
CSCI 1101 | Intro to Computers | 3 | |
WELD 1270 | Intro to Welding Processes | 4 | |
Overall Total | 50 |
Automotive Transmission
The Rend Lake College Automotive Transmission Certificate is an intensive, one-semester program designed to equip students with essential skills for a career in the automotive industry. Through comprehensive courses in Automatic Trans/Transaxle and Manual Drive Train and Axles, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding of vehicle transmission systems. This program provides practical training and technical knowledge, preparing graduates to excel as skilled professionals in the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Transmission Certificate
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 2214 | Automatic Trans/Transaxle | 5 | |
AUTO 2215 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 5 | |
Total | 10 |
Automotive Electrical
The Rend Lake College Automotive Electrical Certificate is a focused, one-semester program designed to provide students with key skills for a successful career in the automotive industry. By enrolling in courses centered around Electrical Systems, students engage in immersive, hands-on learning, acquiring vital technical knowledge and practical experience. This program ensures graduates are well-prepared to become proficient professionals in the ever-evolving automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Electrical Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1232 | Electrical Systems A | 3 | |
AUTO 2230 | Electrical Systems B | 3 | |
Total | 6 |
Automotive Brake
The Rend Lake College Automotive Brake Certificate is an intensive, one-semester program tailored to equip students with essential skills for a thriving career in the automotive industry. Through courses in Intro to Automotive Technology and Braking Systems, students immerse themselves in hands-on learning experiences that foster a deep understanding of automotive brake systems. This program offers both practical training and technical knowledge, ensuring graduates are ready to excel as skilled professionals in the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Brake Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 1245 | Braking Systems | 4 | |
Total | 6 |
Auto Suspension & Steering
The Rend Lake College Suspension & Steering Certificate is a comprehensive, one-semester program designed to provide students with crucial skills for a successful career in the automotive industry. By taking courses in Intro to Automotive Technology and Suspension and Steering, students participate in hands-on learning that enhances their understanding of vehicle suspension and steering systems. This program delivers both practical training and technical expertise, preparing graduates to excel as capable professionals in the ever-evolving automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Suspension & Steering Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
AUTO 2245 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | |
Total | 6 |
Automotive Air Conditioning
Write a brief description for the Rend Lake College Suspension & Steering Certificate that students complete in one semester by taking courses in Intro to Automotive Technology and Suspension and Steering
Plan Your Automotive Air Conditioning Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 1240 | Air Conditioning | 3 | |
Total | 5 |
Automotive Engine Repair
The Rend Lake College Engine Repair Certificate is an intensive, one-semester program designed to provide students with essential skills for a successful career in the automotive industry. By taking courses in Intro to Automotive Technology and Engine Repair, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that cultivate a comprehensive understanding of engine systems and repair techniques. This program offers both practical training and technical knowledge, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to excel as skilled professionals in the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Automotive Engine Repair Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1202 | Engine Repair | 5 | |
AUTO 1231 | Intro to Automotive Technology | 2 | |
Total | 7 |
Ford Maintenance & Light Repair
The Rend Lake College Ford Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate is a comprehensive, two-semester program meticulously crafted to equip students with vital skills for a flourishing career in the automotive industry, particularly with Ford vehicles. Through an engaging curriculum that includes courses in Maintenance and Light Repair, Electrical Systems, Suspension & Steering, Air Conditioning, and Braking Systems, students participate in hands-on learning experiences that enrich their technical expertise. This program ensures graduates are thoroughly prepared to excel as proficient professionals in maintaining and repairing Ford vehicles within the dynamic automotive sector.
Plan Your Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
---|---|---|---|
AUTO 1266 | Maintenance and Light Repair | 1 | |
AUTO 1232 | Electrical Systems A | 3 | |
AUTO 2230 | Electrical Systems B | 3 | |
AUTO 2245 | Suspension and Steering | 4 | |
Total | 11 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
AUTO 1240 | Air Conditioning | 3 | |
AUTO 1245 | Braking Systems | 4 | |
Total | 7 | ||
Overall Total | 18 |
Certification
Quality Education. Guaranteed.
The Automotive Technology Program at Rend Lake College is certified by The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Since 1983, NATEF has accredited qualified automotive service programs in schools across the country, ensuring automotive service training programs are truly aligned to meet today’s “real world” needs.
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Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.
Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.
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