Academics
Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program is a NATEF certified two-year program that trains you to work on a variety of vehicle makes and models. Automotive Technology combines classroom learning with hands-on experience. The shop is equipped with the latest electronic test equipment to help you diagnose automotive problems. Once you’ve identified the problem, you’ll actually work on the vehicle to make the right adjustments. After completing the program, you can immediately enter the workforce or continue your education by transferring to a four-year college or university.
Students entering the program should have mechanical aptitude and be interested in mechanical work. Students must provide their own tools for use throughout the course of study.
To be considered for the Automotive Technology program a student must apply to the college, successfully complete the Placement Test, and meet with an Automotive Technology advisor.
Career Opportunities
The Automotive Technology program will prepare you to work as a technician in these areas:
- New Car and Truck
- General Automotive Repair
- Automotive Machine Repair
- Automotive Performance
- Service Managers
- Federal, State, or Local Government Vehicle Repair
- Automotive Mass Merchandising
- Leading Automotive Companies
Business Partnerships
Automotive Technology requires an 8-week paid internship for students seeking the degree. This internship is the last eight weeks of their sophomore year. Area businesses see this as an excellent opportunity to try a student on for size without the commitment of permanent employment. However, we have found that many employers offer the student a permanent position at the end of their 8-week internship (but this is NOT guaranteed).
If you are an area business person or know of one that would be interested in participating in our internships, please contact us at 309-694-8522.
Many local businesses also donate equipment they no longer need to ICC to help with the development and training of future automotive technicians.
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Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 67
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION * | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE | 3 | |
or | MATHEMATICS * or | 3 |
| AGBUS 118 | AGRICULTURAL COMPUTATIONS | 3 |
| AUTO 115 | FUEL AND IGNITIONS SYSTEMS FOR GASOLINE ENGINES | 4 |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| AUTO 110 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES | 3 |
| AUTO 111 | INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| AUTO 114 | MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AUTO 116 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORY CIRCUITS | 3 |
| AUTO 117 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE AXLES | 3 |
| AUTO 119 | AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION, STEERING AND ALIGNMENT | 3 |
| AUTO 129 | AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AUTO 201 | ENGINE MACHINING AND REBUILDING | 4 |
| AUTO 204 | AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AUTO 213 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND TESTING | 3 |
| AUTO 218 | MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRONICS | 3 |
| AUTO 234 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS | 3 |
| AUTO 243 | SHOP PRACTICES | 4 |
| AUTO 244 | EMISSIONS AND DRIVEABILITY | 3 |
| AUTO 250 | AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP | 4 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science degree.
Students participate in an eight week internship during their sophomore year. Students are encouraged to take the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams, an evaluation program that qualifies the student as a technician in other states as well.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | AUTO 110; AUTO 111; AUTO 119; AUTO 114; ENGL 110 |
| Spring Semester 1 | AUTO 115; AUTO 116; AUTO 117; MATHEMATICS or AGBUS 118; SOCIAL SCIENCE |
| Summer Semester | AUTO 129; AUTO 244 |
| Fall Semester 2 | AUTO 234; AUTO 201; AUTO 204; HUMANITIES; COMMUNICATION |
| Spring Semester 2 | AUTO 243; AUTO 213; AUTO 218; AUTO 250 |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
AIT Building
Room 118
(309) 694-8522 or (309) 694-5616
Illinois Career Cluster
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Career Pathway:
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
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