Transportation Technologies, AAS

Keep the world moving with advanced skills in transportation technology.

In this Associate in Applied Science degree, students have a choice to follow any of four different specialty tracks that will prepare them for employment in the transportation industry. This option can be selected if an associate's degree is required for employment or advancement in a field. Each track features a variety of application-level classes where students perform lab-oriented practice for the required skills in auto body repair1, auto cybersecurity2, automotive service3, or electric vehicle service4 related fields. Students will learn using the latest technology, methods and tooling in their area of concentration.

This program prepares the student for the State of Michigan Mechanics Certification tests as well as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Exams. Students should meet with a divisional advisor or faculty.

• The Auto Body (ABDY) track has the Auto Body Repair (CTAUBR) and Advanced Auto Body Repair (CVAUB2) certificates embedded within the degree.
• The Auto Cyber Security (ACS) track has the Automotive Cybersecurity (CTACYB) certificate embedded within the degree.
• The Auto Service (ASVC) track has the Automotive Services Technician (CTASVT) and Advanced Automotive Services Technician (CVASV2) certificates embedded within the degree.
• The Electric Vehicle Service & Repair (EVSR) track has the Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety & Fundamentals (CTEVSF) and Electric Vehicle Service Technician (CTEVST) certificates embedded within the degree.

Next Steps

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What do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics do?

• Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.

What skills do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics have?

• Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Contact

• Transportation Technologies Department Page
• 734-973-3628
• [email protected]

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