INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATE

Chrysler CAP Program

 

SECTION I: The Request

 

Request: 

 

This request is for a certificate in Automotive Service Technology (Chrysler CAP Program). The certificate will be awarded to students who complete 5 entry level automotive courses totaling 16 credit hours. 

 

Program Description:

The proposed Institutional Certificate in Automotive Service Technology consists of five already existing courses that have been modified to include Chrysler specific training.  This certificate will be similar to the Institutional Certificate for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealers and independent shops granted in 2007.  The five courses that make up this certificate are:

AUSV 1000 - Introduction to Automotive Service (3 credit hours)

AUSV 1350 - Automotive Electronics (4 credit hours)

AUSV 1051 - Automotive Braking Systems (3 credit hours)

AUSV 2350 - Automotive Climate Control Systems (3 credit hours)

AUSV 1052- Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems (3 credit hours)

 

                        Total 16 Credit Hours

 

It is proposed that students seeking this certificate will attend a Fall and Spring Semester. Listed below is the suggested schedule for those that are seeking the Certificate in Automotive Service Technology (Chrysler CAP).

 

 

Freshman Fall
Course Description	Credits
AUSV 1000 - Introduction to Automotive Service	3
AUSV 1350 - Automotive Electronics	4
Total Credits	7

 

Freshman Spring
Course Description	Credits
AUSV 1051 - Automotive Braking Systems	3
AUSV 2350 - Automotive Climate Control Systems	3
AUSV 1052- Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems	3
Total Credits	9

 

Listed below are the Chrysler Academy Training Courses that the students will receive credit from Chrysler after completion of the certificate.

 

 

 

Chrysler Academy Training Courses Core Credit

Introduction to Chrysler

Introduction to Tech Connect

Introduction to Scan Tools

New Vehicle Preparation

Fundamentals of Electrical – Part 1

Hybrid High Voltage Systems for Non-HEV Dealers

Maintenance Part 1 Pre-Maintenance Inspection

Maintenance Part 2 Under hood Inspection

Maintenance Part 3 Under Car Inspection

Maintenance Part 4 Body Electrical System Inspection

Maintenance Part 5 Express Lane Process

 

 

Chrysler Academy Training Courses Level 2 Credit

Fundamentals of Electrical Part 2

Fundamentals of Brakes

Fundamentals of Steering and Suspension

Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Heating Systems

 

Chrysler Academy Training Courses Level 3 Credit

Base Brake Systems – Operation and Diagnosis

Heating and Cooling – Operation and Diagnosis ver.1

Refrigeration Controls ver.1

Steering Systems – Operation and Diagnosis ver.1

Suspension Systems – Operation and Diagnosis ver.1

New Technology Systems Part 1

 

Chrysler Academy Training Courses Level 4 Credit

Steering and Suspension – Diagnosis and Repair

Antilock Brake Systems ver.1

Antilock Brake Systems Advanced Diagnostics

HVAC Diagnostics

 

 

 

 

                                                                             

 

 

SECTION II: Need

 

Need: 

The Automotive Technology Department received a request from Chrysler to upgrade the technical skill level of current entry-level employees and prospective employees in the automotive repair industry with a Level II Technician Certification.  Chrysler anticipates that their dealerships will require more Level II Technician to meet the needs of their customers.

The Department has received many requests for training from a large number of Chrysler dealerships across the state.  There are currently 35 Chrysler dealerships within a 200 mile radius of Weber State that are in need of trained entry level technicians in addition to a large number of independent repair facilities that have similar training needs.  Weber State University is currently the only school in the State of Utah that provides Chrysler specific training.

A similar certificate does not currently exist in the state nor is offered in the intermountain region.

 

 

 

                                          SECTION III: Institutional Impact

 

Institutional Impact: 

 

To provide the training specifically required by Chrysler, the Department put together a group of five of their already existing courses.  It will have no effect on the current administrative structure as it will be administered through the current Automotive Technology Department Chrysler program.  No new staff will be required and the current faculty and/or appropriate adjunct faculty are capable and trained by the manufacturer to teach the course.  These courses contain the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standard tasks as well as Chrysler specific tasks.   Each course consists of a combination of lecture and lab work and include the use of internet based electronic service information.  In addition, students will be required to successfully complete a combination of written and hands-on tests.  The Department will also do follow up with the employers to make certain that that the training program is effective.  The certificate will require no new facilities.