Automotive Technology
The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to train students for employment in automotive service and repair. The laboratory phase of courses uses modern tools and equipment while performing actual “live” service and repairs on automobiles. The classroom phase includes discussion of principles on the operation of automotive systems and components, demonstration of repair techniques, textbook assignments, and quizzes. Basic mechanic hand tools, supplies, books, and working clothes are required for enrollment. A tool list is available from the instructor.
The Automotive Technology program prerequisite requires placement at English 22 or higher, or consent of instructor, for all Automotive Technology courses except AMT 80 and AMT 100. Students must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout the duration of the Automotive course of study.
The Automotive Technology program offers two different pathways towards certificates and degrees, Automotive Technology (AMT) and Auto Body Repair and Painting (ABRP).
Call the Program Coordinator, Lawrence Martinson, at (808) 984-3678 or by emailing lkmartin@hawaii.edu for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Diagnose, service, and repair the electrical system.
- Diagnose, service, and repair the fuel system.
- Diagnose, service, and repair the emission system.
- Diagnose, service, and repair the ignition system.
- Diagnose, service and repair the heating and air conditioning system.
- Diagnose, service, and repair the steering and suspension system.
- To be able to write customer repair orders and estimates.
- To be able to orally communicate, to customer, management, parts person and other technicians.
- To be able to use computer to retrieve information for repairs and estimates.
- To be able to write resumes and be able to use job interview techniques.
Degrees and Certificates
Classes
AMT 100 : Introduction to Automotive Technology
Credits
2Prerequisites
Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies, or consent.
AMT 129 : Engines Repair
Credits
7Prerequisites
AMT 100 with grade C or better; and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 141 : Electrical/Electronics Systems I
Credits
5Prerequisites
AMT 100 with grade C or better(or concurrent), and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 144 : Heating and Air Conditioning
Credits
4Prerequisites
AMT 100 with grade C or better, and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 145 : Manual Drive Trains and Axles
Examines principles of operation, diagnosis, and repair of standard transmissions and transaxles, clutches, drive shafts, and drive axles. Explains use of automotive tools and testing equipment. (Formerly AMT 46)
Credits
4Prerequisites
AMT 100 with grade C or better(or concurrent), and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 149 : Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Credits
4Prerequisites
AMT 241 with grade C or better(or concurrent), and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 152 : Brake Systems
Credits
4Prerequisites
AMT 100 with grade C or better(or concurrent), and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 154 : Suspension and Steering Systems
Credits
4Prerequisites
AMT 100 with grade C or better(or concurrent), and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 240 : Fuel & Emission Systems
Examines principles of operation, diagnosis, and repair of fuel systems and emission systems. Explains fuel injection, direct injection supercharging, turbocharging, fuel pumps, electronic control systems, and emission controls. Explains use of automotive tools and testing equipment. (Formerly AMT 40B)
Credits
4Prerequisites
AMT 241 with grade C or better, or consent.
AMT 241 : Electrical/Electronics Systems II
Credits
4Prerequisites
AMT 141 with grade C or better, and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 246 : Ignition Systems
Credits
4Prerequisites
AMT 241 with grade C or better, and ENG 19 with grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.
AMT 262 : Advanced Diagnostic and Repair
Credits
8Prerequisites
AMT 100, 129, 141, 144(or concurrent), 145, 149, 152, 154, 240, 241, and 246, all with grade C or better; and ENG 19 with grade C or better or placement at least ENG 22, or consent. Student must maintain a valid Driver’s license throughout duration of the automotive course of studies.