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Career Studies Certificate
Blue Ridge Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Undercar and HVAC Systems
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Automotive Undercar and HVAC Systems
Blue Ridge Community College
The Undercar and HVAC Systems program provides students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and repair standard and automatic transmissions, braking, suspension, and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. The completed certificate is intended to provide entry level skills in undercar and HVAC systems for students wishing to pursue further training in all vehicle areas.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Students must have a valid driver's license. AUT courses are Fall start only. |
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Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Undercar and HVAC Systems
17
Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Undercar and HVAC Systems
17
221-909-08 Auto Undercar and HVAC Sys
17
CSC Automotive Undercar and HVAC Systems
17
AUT 141
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 142
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 197 or AUT 199
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AUT 236
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AUT 267
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
GPA Plan
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | SDV 100, College Success Skills, will be granted to all students who have completed an associate degree or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/ |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/ |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-prior-learning/ |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | What can you do with a BRCC degree or certificate? Guarantee transfer to a great 4-year school, fix cars or planes, take care of people or animals, and so MUCH more! |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Major | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Automotive Technology, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 49-3023.00 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 49-2093.00 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 49-2096.00 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
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