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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.

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Associate in Applied Science Degree

Automotive Technology

A two-year program that leads to an Associate in applied Science Degree, this curriculum is based on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards designed to prepare the student for certification in the automotive industry. The program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation. Upon completion of the AAS degree students may transfer with articulation agreements/capstone options into a participating four-year institution.

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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

Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

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.

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Program Outcomes

1. Perform diagnosis, testing and repair of the eight ASE certification areas in Automotive/Light Truck to industry standards.

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.
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Certificates

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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.

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Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

 

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
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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Transfer Information

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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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

Murray State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
University of Southern Indiana
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Central Methodist University
McKendree University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Eastern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
University of Illinois

Faculty & Staff

Applied Science & Technology Division

Phone: (618) 437-5321 ext. 1261

Email: AppliedScience@rlc.edu

Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Applied Science

Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Applied Science

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