Demand is high for automotive technicians to perform maintenance and light repairs on today’s high-tech automobiles. SWCC's auto technology Career Academy remains popular every year with near maximum enrollment. The program is held at SWCC's Creston campus. Students have participated and placed high each year in the Ford AAA Contest and the auto skills contest in Ankeny.
Automotive Repair Technology Course Sequence
Year 1 - Fall
AUT 104 Introduction to Automotive Technology - 3 credits
AUT 404 Automotive Suspension & Steering - 4 credit
AUT 603 Basic Automotive Electricity - 3 credits
Year 1 - Spring
AUT 503 Automotive Brake Systems - 3 credits
AUT 652 Advanced Automotive Electricity - 3 credits
AUT 704 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning - 4 credits
Year 2 - Fall
AUT 163 Automotive Engine Repair - 3 credits
AUT 173 Advanced Automotive Engine Repair - 3 credits
AUT 834 Automotive Fuel Systems – 4 credits
Year 2 - Spring
AUT 535 Advanced Automotive Brakes & Alignment - 5 credits
AUT 844 Automotive Electronic Engine Controls - 6 credits
Program instructors: Jeff Sorensen and Kole Vogel