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Degrees & Certificates

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Automotive

Engine Mechanical Certificate

Certificate

Learn how automobile engines work and how to repair them with a hands-on lab course in the Aims auto shop. Study cylinder head, valve-train and cooling components, learn how to disassemble and rebuild an engine, and gain skills in engine sealing and repair techniques.
Engine Performance Certificate

Certificate

In this automotive technology certificate program, you’ll learn how to assess and improve automobile engine performance. Gain skills in general engine diagnosis, emission control systems, computerized engine control systems, fuel injection and exhaust systems, and diagnostic techniques to assess drivability.
Heating & Air Conditioning Certificate

Certificate

Learn about automotive heating and air conditioning systems and get hands-on lab experience in the auto shop. Gain skills in the diagnosis and service of vehicle heating and air conditioning systems and their components.
Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate

Certificate

This automotive technology certificate program covers everything you need to know to perform maintenance and light repairs on automobiles. Learn basic automotive systems and how to diagnose and repair them, including brakes, electrical, starting and charging systems, engines, emissions, suspension and steering, drive trains, transmissions and HVAC.
Manual Transmission and Drive Trains Certificate

Certificate

This automotive technology certificate program covers manual transmission systems and repair. Study manual drivetrains and axle shafts, transaxles and clutches and apply what you learn in an auto shop lab course.
Master Automobile Diesel

Associate of Applied Science

Learn to diagnose and repair diesel cars, light trucks and heavy equipment including electrical, steering, HVAC, transmissions and transaxles. Gain knowledge and skills in diesel shop safety, diesel mechanics, brake systems, cab, electrical and engine systems PMI, diesel engines, fuel systems, air induction and exhaust systems.
Master Automobile Service Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Gain knowledge and skills hands-on skills in automotive shop safety, engine repair and rebuilding, brake systems, suspension and steering, automotive electrical systems, starting and charging systems, manual and automatic transmissions and automobile computers and ignition systems. After your first year, you’ll have skills to find a part-time job and instructors will help you partner with a local business to earn money while earning your degree.
Master Automobile Service Technology Ford ASSET

Associate of Applied Science

Help meet the high demand for trained service technicians in Colorado with career-ready service training on Ford vehicles while earning income and work history through a local Ford dealer internship. Learn to use the latest diagnostic and repair equipment in this hands-on program in partnership with the Ford Motor Company.
Non-Structural Repair Technician Certificate

Certificate

This auto body certificate program teaches you the core skills needed to become a non-structural repair technician or work in related fields of analysis and damage repair of automotive body components. Learn outer body panel repairs, replacement, adjustments, metal finishing and body filling, movable glass and hardware work, and automotive metal welding and cutting.
Plastics Repair Technician Certificate

Certificate

Learn the fundamentals of plastics analysis related to automotive damage repair. Learn inspection and repair of plastic body components and other plastic items found in today’s vehicles.