2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Auto Maintenance and Light Repair, CA


CODE: AUTOMAINCT     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 32     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This certificate is not intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV, or UNR.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.



GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION
This program prepares students for entry level careers as maintenance and light repair technicians. Students completing this Certificate will be able to repair battery, starting, charging and electrical system malfunctions, brake, steering, suspension and air conditioning systems, and perform engine mechanical diagnosis and maintenance related engine service. Students will be knowledgeable and proficient in safe operating procedures in the lab, in the use of hand and power tools, DVOM’s scan tools, electronic service information systems, and in general knowledge of the automotive industry. Students will be knowledgeable in special maintenance techniques related to alternative fueled and hybrid electric vehicles. Students will also be qualified to obtain a Nevada Class 1G smog inspector licensure.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
  • Computation: AUTO 115B
  • Human Relations: AUTO 115B

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Understand, identify, and implement safe working procedures and successfully pass the SP/2 examinations.
  2. Prepare to obtain a Nevada Class 1G smog certification.
  3. Prepare to take the following ASE/NATEF certification exams: ASE A1, ASE A4, ASE A5, ASE A6, and ASE A7.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3


 

Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 29


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.