ACE V11 - Automotive Vehicle Maintenance

    Recent Professors
    Joseph Martin, Andrew Cawelti, Charles Rockwood
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24–25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ACE V11
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is a prerequisite for all automotive coursework and prepares students for an entry level position as a maintenance technician. The course covers automotive industry structure, successful career building techniques, employee and employer responsibilities, shop safety procedures, tools and equipment, vehicle inspections, and basic maintenance, service, and repair procedures. Partial preparation for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) G1 (Maintenance Technician Certification) is provided. The course also determines which automotive work experience path is best suited for each student and identifies the most appropriately matched program cohort.
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:00pm–4:15pm, Fri 8:30am–11:45am, Fri 8:00am–11:50am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–2:50pm