AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
A mechanic is really an engineer disguised in blue jeans.
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air
condition systems.
Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Degree & Pathway Completion Plans
View what classes you need and when you can take them to complete a degree, diploma, or certificate in Automotive Systems Technology.
Where Can I Transfer?
Looking to transfer to a university after you complete your degree at Carteret CC? Good news! Carteret CC has university transfer agreements for students who graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Systems Technology to:
East Carolina University: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
