Automotive Machinist

Program Description:

The Automotive Machinist Technology Program provides instruction in the use of precision measuring instruments, hand tools, machines, and equipment. Covered are types and uses of hand, mechanical, power, and hydraulic tools, along with types of fluids, cutting oils, and coolants. Disassembly and inspection of automotive engines, resurfacing brake drums and rotors, basic engine balancing, and cylinder head rebuilding are included. Students receive instruction and practice in cylinder boring and submerged arc welding of crankshafts. The operations of the drill press and crankshaft grinder, along with a general knowledge of the milling machine, connecting rod rebuilding, and engine assembly, are also covered.

Career Certificate

• AUV 1006 - Introduction to Automotive Machinist Technology 6 SH
• AUV 1116 - Fundamentals for Automotive Machinists 6 SH
• AUV 1216 - Cylinder Head Service 6 SH
• AUV 1316 - Cylinder Block Service 6 SH
• AUV 1416 - Engine Assembly 6 SH

Technical Certificate

• AUV 1513 - Parts and Labor 3 SH
• AUV 1613 - Advanced Crankshaft Balance and Grinding 3 SH
• AUV 1713 - Brake Rotor and Drum Machining 3 SH
• AUV 1913 - Special Problem in Automotive Machinist 3 SH
• AUV 1224 - High Performance Heads 4 SH

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH    OR
• SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective  3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective  3-4 SH 

• (MAT-1313 or higher OR any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education 60-61 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirement: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312/RST 1312 Orientation course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

A CPAS review course and exam is required to graduate from this program.