Steering/Suspension and Brake Systems Certificate

Automotive Service Technology Certificates

Certificates provide first-year automotive students with entry-level skills in the specialized area aimed to assist them with gaining entry-level employment in those specialized automotive industries and begin to gain experience during the AST program. Combining both certificates will be advantageous to the student by expanding the opportunities of employment in the industry. Note: Students seeking to gain eligibility for the certificates need to contact the AST program advisor prior to enrollment as financial aid can be affected.

Required Courses

Students in their first year of the AST program can obtain a certificate in the specialized ASE areas of Automotive Steering/Suspension Systems (A4) and Brake Systems (A5). The certificate will be awarded to the student who successfully completes the following coursework with a C+ (2.5) GPA or better.

• AST 131: Steering, Suspension, and Brakes Lecture 8 Cr
• AST 132: Steering, Suspension, and Brakes Lab 4 or 8 Cr

Total Credits 16