Erie Community College, State University of New York

Program Competencies

Upon graduating with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate appropriate methods of estimating and developing repair order/invoices
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• Utilize current technical communication systems in diagnosing and servicing Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Vehicles
• Demonstrate proper use of tools
• Demonstrate proper use of test equipment
• Interpret manufacturer’s specifications and perform prescribed procedures from manuals for diagnosis and repair of charging, starting, electrical and accessory systems, drivelines, differentials, clutches, manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles, struts, torsion bars, leaf and coil suspension systems, fuel and emissions systems, computerized engine control systems, air conditioning and heating systems, fuel metering systems (including, throttle body injection, ported fuel injection, and turbo charging)