GM Express Service Technician

Learn the necessary skills for a high-demand, maintenance-centered career in a General Motors (GM) dealership or ACDelco repair center. With this technical diploma, you’ll receive training in braking systems, automotive electrical systems, steering and suspension systems. The coursework will prepare you for the ASE G1 test and earn you GM factory training credit. Your training will include a strong emphasis on being professional in the workplace.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Occupational Specific (18 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 1

  10-602-100

  4Credit

  144

  72

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  • Instructional Hours: 144
  • Outside Effort Hours: 72
  • Course Number: 10602100
  • Credits: 4.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Focuses on developing skills in professionalism, safety, and the use of basic and power tools. Students are introduced to the automotive service industry and learn to use both comprehensive and manufacturer's service information to perform vehicle maintenance in 9 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas.

  Auto Plans Prereq: Bennett Assessment 94602100 = 27% or Applied Science 10806173 and Coreq: Auto Uniforms 94602001; Auto Body Plans Coreq: Auto Body Uniforms 94405007 or Uniforms/Safety 94405001; Career Tech Ed Inst Plan Coreq: CTEI Uniforms 94602005
• Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 2

  10-602-101

  4Credit

  144

  72

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  • Instructional Hours: 144
  • Outside Effort Hours: 72
  • Course Number: 10602101
  • Credits: 4.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle braking systems with an introduction to ABS. Includes the development of skills needed to perform maintenance and repair of chassis and driveline related items.

  Coreq: Auto MLR 1 - 10602100
• Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 3

  10-602-102

  4Credit

  144

  72

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  • Instructional Hours: 144
  • Outside Effort Hours: 72
  • Course Number: 10602102
  • Credits: 4.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems. Learners apply Ohm's Law to basic electrical circuit diagnosis. Develops skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair electrical and electronic systems, including batteries, starting, charging, and lighting systems, and computer control systems.

  Coreq: Auto MLR 1 - 10602100
• Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 4

  10-602-105

  4Credit

  144

  72

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  • Instructional Hours: 144
  • Outside Effort Hours: 72
  • Course Number: 10602105
  • Credits: 4.00

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair steering and suspension systems including wheel alignment procedures. Course includes maintenance and light repair of hybrid vehicles, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as supplemental inflatable restraints.

  Coreq: Auto MLR 1 - 10602100
• Dealership Co-op 1 - ASEP

  10-602-141

  2Credit

  432

  0

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 432
  • Outside Effort Hours: 0
  • Course Number: 10602141
  • Credits: 2.00

  Provides a period of employment at a General Motors dealership that follows a student learning plan. It is designed to give students occupational experience in the automotive field.

  Prereq: Bennett Assess 27% or greater OR Applied Sci for Transp 10806173; Read – HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACPL 47+, Next Gen 243+, ACT 15+ OR Read Prep 10838105; Coreq: Electrical & Elctrncs 1-GM 10602199 AND Auto Engines Meas-ASEP 10602134; OR Active in 30-602-5