Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.AT.DHE.PREVMIN.04
The Preventive Maintenance Technician curriculum is designed to train students to become entry level maintenance technicians. Training is focused on maintenance procedures and diesel powered vehicle systems inspection and operations.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| AUMT 1305 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUMT 1307 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1310 | Automotive Brake Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1316 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| DEMR 1229 | Preventative Maintenance | 2 |
| DEMR 1327 | Tractor Trailer Service and Repair | 3 |
| DEMR 1421 | Power Train I | 4 |
| DEMR 2331 | Advanced Brake Systems | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER III (Summer)
| AUMT 1345 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| AUMT 1380 | Cooperative Education - Automotive/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| 6 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 30 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
