Although Chemeketa's program does not require background checks or drug testing. you might want to familiarize yourself with how future employers might use these procedures. Whether you are hired or promoted for a job may depend on the information revealed in a background check. Job applicants and existing employees as well as volunteers may be asked to submit to background checks. For some jobs, screening is required by federal or state law. The current emphasis on security and safety has dramatically increased the number of employment background checks conducted. For more information, visit privacyrights.org.

Students admitted to the program will be expected to complete general education courses as well as automotive courses in order to remain in the program.

• Term 1
  • AUM151              Basic Automotive Engines
  • AUM157              Automotive Brake Systems
    • or AUM159           Automotive Chassis Systems
  • AUM184              Automotive Materials and Resources
• Term 2
  • AUM152              Automotive Machine Shop
  • AUM158              Automotive Steering and Suspension
  • AUM168              Automotive Electrical Systems 1

• Term 3

  • AUM161              Manual Drive Trains and Axles 1
  • AUM176              Automotive Electrical Systems 2
• Term 4
  • AUM262              Manual Drive Trains and Axles 2
  • AUM263              Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 1
  • AUM266              Engine Performance 1
  • AUM277              Electronic Vehicle Controls 1
• Term 5
  • AUM267              Engine Performance 2
  • AUM282              Electronic Vehicle Controls 2
  • AUM286              Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
• Term 6
  • AUM253              Automotive Engines 2
  • or AUM280D        Cooperative Work Experience
    
    

  • AUM273              Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 2

  • or AUM280D       Cooperative Work Experience
    
    
  • AUM281              Engine Performance 3
  • WLD197              Welding

Estimated Program Cost

It is estimated that for tuition, fees, and required tools/equipment, a student will spend a little more than $16,000 for the six terms (21 months) to earn the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Required Tools

Program students are also expected to have required tools and a laptop computer or tablet by the start of fall term classes.

Chemeketa's auto body repair certificate will qualify you to work in collision repair roles including –

• Painting
• Brakes
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Suspension and steering
• Heating and air conditioning systems

General Education requirements (13 credit hours):
CIS101         Computing Concepts (or higher)
MTH052        Intro to Algebra/Geometry (or higher)
PSY101         Psychology of Human Relations (or higher)
WR088          Introduction to Technical Writing 1
        or
WR121           Academic Composition (or higher)

Automotive Body Repair core requirements (21 credit hours)
AUM168        Automotive Electrical Systems 1
AUM184        Automotive Materials and Resources
AUM280L      Cooperative Work Experience
WLD197        Welding 2
        or
WLD161        Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) 

Automotive Body Repair electives (select a minimum of 15 credit hours):
AUM151        Basic Automotive Engines
AUM157        Automotive Brake Systems
AUM158        Automotive Steering and Suspension
AUM286        Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning

Estimated Program Cost

It is estimated that for tuition, fees, and required tools/equipment, a student will spend a little less than $9,000 for the three terms (9 months) to earn the Certificate of Completion.

Required Tools

Program students are also expected to have required tools and a laptop computer or tablet by the start of fall term classes.

If you're ready to do more than turn wrenches, Chemeketa's automotive entry level technician certificate is the place to start.

The program is designed to allow students with full-time employment or other daytime commitments the ability to attend classes and obtain a certificate in a one-year period, and no prerequisites or special applications are required.

This certificate emphasizes machining and rebuilding car engines. A significant portion of the training is done on the job and through special lab work on our Salem campus.