Automotive Drivability Specialist, Certificate
The Automotive Drivability Specialist Certificate offers focused training on engine performance, emissions, and electronic systems, enabling you to troubleshoot and repair drivability problems with confidence. This certification is perfect for automotive professionals seeking to elevate their diagnostic skills and provide expert service.
Our Automotive Technology program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Certification was awarded in automatic transmission and transaxles, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, manual drivetrain and axles, and suspension.
What Can You Do with an Automotive Drivability Specialist Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as a drivability technician or diagnostic specialist,
identifying and repairing engine and electronic system issues that affect vehicle
performance. You will troubleshoot complex problems, perform emissions repairs, and
optimize vehicle operation, making you a vital member of the automotive service industry
dedicated to ensuring vehicles run smoothly and efficiently.
As vehicles become more technologically advanced, the demand for specialized drivability
technicians continues to grow. Graduates with this certificate can find employment
in auto repair shops, dealerships, and emission testing centers. The skills gained
also open opportunities for career advancement as a drivability specialist, helping
vehicle owners improve performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions compliance.
Suggested Curriculum
This short-term program trains students to diagnose Drivability problems. Students
learn the basics of the engine, engine performance, how the electronics work, as well
as the computer system functions of the vehicle. Students are taught to adjust the
ignition timing and valves, and adjust or replace spark plugs or other parts to ensure
efficient engine performance. Electronic test equipment is used to adjust and locate
malfunctions in fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems.
- AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and Systems
- AUTO 102 Automotive Engines
- AUTO 107 Automotive Electricity/Electronics I
- AUTO 206 Automotive Engine Performance
- AUTO 211 Automotive Engine Performance II
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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Automotive Drivability Specialist
This program is designed to be completed in XX months.
This program will cost $XX if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $X of debt.
Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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