AUTO MECHANICS – DIPLOMA
The Auto Mechanics program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce as an Auto Technician Trainee, a vehicle service writer, an Auto Supplies Salesperson, or a Motor Engineer’s Assistant. This program requires approximately 4 semesters for completion provided that the student is full-time. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Certificate in Auto Mechanics is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
| Program Courses |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor contact hours per week |
| SLS0003 Student Success | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| OSHA0000 OSHA Certification – 10 Hours | ||||
| MAT 0100 Math | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| ENG0100 English | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| AUM1100 Vehicle Systems | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| EE12100 AC/DC Circuits & Lab | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| ENG1100 English I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| AUC1105 Welding & Cutting | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
|
AUM1110 Engine Systems (pre-requisite – AUM 1100 Vehicle Systems) |
4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
|
AUM1102 Diesel Systems (pre-requisite – AUM 1100 Vehicle Systems) |
4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| AUM 1125 Drive Train | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| MCA1100 Microcomputer Applications | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
|
AUM1120 Steering and Suspension Systems (pre-requisite – AUM 1100 Vehicle Systems) |
4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
|
AUM1115 Braking Systems (pre-requisite – AUM 1100 Vehicle Systems) |
3 | 1 | 2 | |
| AUM1105 Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| AUM 1130 Automotive Air Conditioning | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| AUM1299 Internship (Pre-requisite All above courses) | 4 | |||
| Total credit hours required for completion | 58 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.