Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: TE030

ICCB Program Code: TECH 0011

The Automotive Service Technology program at JJC is recognized as one of the premier automotive training programs in the Midwest. Serving both the degree-seeking student as well as the professional technician seeking to upgrade their skills, our NATEF certified program offers an A.A.S. degree as well as several certificates to prepare the student for success in a wide variety of industry careers. The curriculum is reviewed and updated based on input from our advisory committee comprised of experts from education and industry. All courses are taught by ASE certified instructors with years of practical experience. Our instructors constantly attend classes to stay current with changes in automotive technology. The students learn about every aspect of automotive service and repair in our state-of-the-art facility using the latest equipment and technology*. The core of the program is the live shop operation where the students will put what they have learned in the classroom and lab into practice repairing actual customer vehicles. The shop is run just as a working repair shop in industry would be where the students, using school-owned tools, will spend over 500 hours during the two-year program gaining the valuable work experience employers find desirable**.

According to the United States Department of Labor, most employers regard the successful completion of a vocational training program in automotive service technology as the best preparation for trainee positions. High school programs, while an asset, vary greatly in scope. Graduates of these programs may need further training to become qualified. Job opportunities are expected to be very good for those who complete postsecondary automotive training programs and who earn ASE certification. Those without formal automotive training are likely to face competition for entry-level jobs.

The US Department of Labor also states that for trainee automotive service technician jobs, employers look for people with strong communication and analytical skills. Technicians need good reading, mathematics, and computer skills to study technical manuals. They must also read to keep up with new technology and learn new service and repair procedures and specifications.

JJC has transfer agreements with a number of four-year institutions for students that wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

For further information from the US Department of Labor, go to: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos181.htm and www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493023.htm

*See course descriptions in the catalog

**Students use school-owned tools

General Education Requirements: 15 Semester Hours

Select courses from the following groups:

Group I: Communications - Must take either ENG 101 or ENG 130. (3 credit hours) Students may substitute ENG 102 or ENG 230 for either of the above courses.

Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 credit hours required in this category

Group III: Humanities and Fine Arts - No specific minimum credit hours required. Students are encouraged to select a Humanities or Fine Arts course as part of their General Education coursework.

Group IV: Math/Sciences - 3 credit hours required in this category

Group V: Career Enhancement - No specific minimum credit hours required. This category is optional for AAS degrees.

Major Core Requirements: 52 Semester Hours

Total Required Hours: 67 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

First Semester

Second Semester

AS 204 - Brake System
AS 114 - Electrical/Electronic Diagnosis
AS 116 - Automotive Fuel Systems
AS 118 - Automotive Service II
PHYS 103 - Technical Physics Or one course from Math

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate), 4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information

Department Chairperson	Program Coordinator	Program Advisor
Name: Joe Limon	Name: Josh Graf Andy Kacena	Name: David Borowski
Email: jlimon@jjc.edu	Email: jgraf@jjc.edu akacena@jjc.edu	Email: dborowsk@jjc.edu
Phone: 815-280-2294	Phone: 815-280-6885 815-280-2717	Phone: 815-280-6886