Automotive Electrical Certificate

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The Automotive Electrical Certificate trains students for entry-level positions in the automotive electrical field. This includes but is not limited to battery, alternator, and starter service as well as automotive accessory installation and repair. The certificate is a 12 credit hour program.

Additional courses can be taken to build from the Automotive Electrical Certificate to further programs such as the Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate, Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate, and Automotive AAS degree options.

Automotive Electrical Certificate Requirements

Curriculum: OCC 282

Program Core: 12 Credit Hours

AMT 100 - Principles of Automotive Technology 4 Credits
AMT 120 - Automotive Electricity Fundamentals 4 Credits
AMT 160 - Automotive Electronic Fundamentals 4 Credits

Total Certificate Credits: 12

For more information, visit: www.mchenry.edu/electrical

Other Certificate Graduation Requirements:

2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
For certificates of less than 12 credit hours, all required credits must be completed through MCC coursework. For all other certificates, one-half of the minimum credit hours required must be completed through MCC coursework.
Completion of graduation application
Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department for OCC 286, Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate.

For more information, contact the department chair: (815) 455-8941.