Automotive Machinist Technology

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

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

Technical Certificate

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

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1033 - Technical English 3 SH OR  ENG 1113 - English Composition I  / ENG 1114 - English Composition I  3-4 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 1033 - Technical Mathematics  OR  MAT 1313 - College Algebra  / MAT 1314 - College Algebra  or higher OR  any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education 61-63 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements:

• Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement. The RST/LLS 1312 graduation requirement will be waived for CTE students who have successfully obtained the Smart Start Credential and can submit the credential prior to applying for graduation.