GM Service Technician
GM Service Technician Technical Diploma, 45 credits
Program Code: 31-602-4
For more information: wctc.edu/gm-tech
This program addresses the growing need for highly professional, competent technicians in automotive dealerships. Learn on the latest automotive vehicles, components, educational materials and cutting-edge equipment available. Develop knowledge on engines, fuel management, electronics, transmissions/transaxles, brakes and air conditioning.
This specialized program emphasizes repairing, servicing and maintaining vehicles within the General Motors (GM) brand as well as variety of other automotive makes and models.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0
Build your degree along a career pathway. Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive internal combustion engines.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive automatic transmission/transaxle systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive manual drive train and axles systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive steering and suspension systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive brake systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive electrical & electronic systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive engine performance systems.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 442-303 | ||
602-100 | ASEP Automotive Fundamentals | 2 |
602-110 | ASEP Electrical Systems & Acc | 4 |
602-112 | ASEP Fuel Management Advanced | 3 |
602-114 | ASEP Automatic Trans | 4 |
602-120 | ASEP Engine Concepts | 4 |
602-130 | ASEP Align/Suspension/Steering | 3 |
602-143 | ASEP Fuel Management 1 | 4 |
602-148 | ASEP Auto Computer Application | 3 |
602-150 | ASEP Auto Temperature Control | 2 |
602-162 | ASEP Manual Transmissions | 3 |
602-170 | ASEP Automotive Brakes | 3 |
602-180 | ASEP Electronic Accessories | 2 |
602-187 | Internship Exp 1 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
602-191 | Internship Exp 2 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
602-192 | Internship Exp 3 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
602-193 | Internship Exp 4 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
602-194 | Internship Exp 5 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
Total Credits | 45 |
Exact order of courses is subject to change to accommodate lab time. Check with your Advisor on exact sequence.
First Year | ||
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Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
602-100 | ASEP Automotive Fundamentals | 2 |
602-130 | ASEP Align/Suspension/Steering | 3 |
602-170 | ASEP Automotive Brakes | 3 |
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
Credits | 9 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
602-187 | Internship Exp 1 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
Credits | 1 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
602-110 | ASEP Electrical Systems & Acc | 4 |
602-150 | ASEP Auto Temperature Control | 2 |
602-180 | ASEP Electronic Accessories | 2 |
Credits | 8 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
602-191 | Internship Exp 2 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
Credits | 1 | |
Second Year | ||
Summer Term | ||
602-143 | ASEP Fuel Management 1 | 4 |
602-192 | Internship Exp 3 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
Credits | 5 | |
Fall Term 1 | ||
602-193 | Internship Exp 4 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
Credits | 1 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
602-112 | ASEP Fuel Management Advanced | 3 |
602-120 | ASEP Engine Concepts | 4 |
Credits | 9 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
602-194 | Internship Exp 5 - GM-ASEP | 1 |
Credits | 1 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
602-114 | ASEP Automatic Trans | 4 |
602-148 | ASEP Auto Computer Application | 3 |
602-162 | ASEP Manual Transmissions | 3 |
Credits | 10 | |
Total Credits | 45 |