V86 Tire & Wheel Technician (1 semester - 15 credits)
This is a beginning class specifics of automotive field. Students learn to test, diagnose, and repair complex automotive systems. Lessons cover principles associated with shop tools, procedures and safety, basic operation of automotive braking systems, tire & wheel balancing, and steering & suspension systems. Tire & Wheel Technician Certification available upon successful completion of course.
V87 Lube Technician (1 semester -15 credits)
Further instruction in specifics of automotive field. Students learn to test, diagnose, and repair complex automotive systems. Coursework covers shop safety, tool management, basic electricity, battery/charging/starting systems, fluids maintenance, and diagnosis and corrective actions for vehicle driveability. Lube Technician Certification available upon successful completion of course. Prerequisite: V86
V88 Automotive Internship (1 semester – up to 15 credits)
Advanced students in TEC’s Automotive Technology Program may receive high school credit for internships or paid-work experience in the automotive industry. Boulder TEC Automotive Technology Program is in association with the nationwide Automotive Youth Educational Systems. AYES partners successful students with local automotive manufacturers and dealers for on-the-job experience, as a means of preparing students for entry-level positions or challenging academic options. Course may be taken more than once. Prerequisite: instructor permission
V93 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning (1 quarter – 7.5 credits)
The Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Certification requires successful completion of both V93 (Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning) and V96 (Automotive Electrical: Advanced). In V93, advanced skills are learned in testing, diagnosing and repairing automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Prerequisite: V86 & 87 or instructor permission
V94 Automotive Engine Repair (1 quarter – 7.5 credits)
The Automotive Engine Repair Certification Pathway includes successful completion of both V94 (Automotive Engine Repair) and V95 (Automotive Electrical: Basic). In V94, advanced skills are learned in testing, diagnosing and repairing / rebuilding automotive engines. Prerequisite: V86 & 87 or instructor permission
V95 Automotive Electrical: Basic (1 quarter – 7.5 credits)
In this quarter, basic skills are developed in testing, diagnosing and repairing automotive electrical systems and components. Two certifications are available upon completion of V95: the Automotive Engine Repair Certification Pathway (completion of V94 and V95), and the Automotive Electrical Certification Pathway (completion of V95 and V96). Prerequisite: V86 & 87 or instructor permission
V96 Automotive Electrical: Advanced (1 quarter – 7.5 credits)
The Automotive Electrical Certification Pathway includes successful completion of V95 (Automotive Electrical: Basic) and V96 (Automotive Electrical: Advanced). In V96, advanced skills are developed in testing, diagnosing and repairing automotive electrical systems and components. Prerequisite: V86 & 87 or instructor permission