Automotive Vehicles and Accessories Marketing, CC

Program Description:

This program includes theory, laboratory, shop work and other specialized learning experiences relative to receiving, stocking, selling and shipping merchandise in the automotive after-market. Included is the study of mathematical procedures related to business operation, computer based instruction on inventory control, engine theory and operation, automotive systems, the use of office machines, auto parts store management and customer relations. Specific training will enable the student to: ascertain the correct part required by the customer, advise the customer according to the description given, read various catalogs to determine the part number and price, measure engine parts, display merchandise, determine correct interchange parts, accept telephone orders and take inventory.

1st Year

Summer Session

• AAV 1926 - Supervised Sales Experience 6 SH

Completion Award: Career Certificate (One Year) 38 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements: 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 /RSV 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 exam is required to graduate from this program.