Automotive Steering and Suspension

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automotive Steering and Suspension provides individuals with the technical knowledge and skills needed by automotive technicians specializing in the area of steering and suspension. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile and Light Truck Certification A4 Test.

See program advisor for additional certificate offerings. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service is also available.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Offered At
GateWay, Glendale, Mesa
Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Automotive Steering and Suspension (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5934N
Total credits required
4
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
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:

  1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards.
  2. Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials.
  3. Locate and interpret appropriate service information.
  4. Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automotive steering and suspension.
  5. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automotive steering and suspension.
  6. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automotive steering and suspension.
  7. Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards.
  8. Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards.
  9. Practice industry accepted ethical behavior.
  10. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service.
  11. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
  12. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment.

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 Arizona-based 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

$46,900

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

$36,040

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

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 Degree Progress Report 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.

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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.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=181234).

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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.