Automotive Specialist
2020-21 Automotive Specialist (PDF)*
Certificate of Completion
Courses for this Certificate
About the Program
The Automotive Specialist four-term certificate program is designed for students who wish to acquire basic technical training to enter minor automotive industry positions. Students who desire more in-depth industry training as automotive technicians and/or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) training at all levels should enroll in the Associate of Applied Science degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for automotive technology are:
Diagnose and repair all major vehicle systems.
Document repairs of vehicles accurately and descriptive of concern, cause and correction.
Effectively locate and utilize technical information required for vehicle repairs.
Work safely and responsibly within all shop standards and environmental guidelines.
Successfully pass at least two Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technical skill assessments and function collaboratively as a member of a team to achieve specified and measurable results.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of employer expectations and ethical work practice.
Strategize professional growth in automotive industry.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college
policies and the Automotive Technology Department chair’s approval. In order to ensure that
coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the
appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. College Now credit
will be accepted in accordance with current agreement. Verified Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) certification or industry experience may be substituted for some coursework in accordance
with college policies and the department chair’s approval.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their
certificates. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for
these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.
For more information, contact the Automotive Technology Department:
Grants Pass or Medford: 541-956-7140
Toll free in Oregon: 800-411-6508, Ext. 7140
email: automotivetech@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/automotive
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
3345 Redwood Highway • Grants Pass, OR 97527
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