Academic Programs

Basic Automotive Technician (NDP.BAUT)

In the basic automotive technician certificate (NDP.BAUT) program, students will earn a 10.5 credit hour, stackable certificate from Lake Land College. The program offers OSHA-10 and SP2 certifications and builds on the basic skills of shop and vehicle safety; tool knowledge; oil, refrigerant, tire, battery, and vehicle servicing; and detailing. Students who earn the certificate can elect either to enter the workforce upon completion of the certificate or continue at Lake Land College to pursue an auto technician I certificate, auto technician II certificate, or an associate in applied science degree in automotive technology.

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FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
CORE	AUT-041	Basic Auto I AUT-041 Basic Auto I An introduction to the Automotive Service Industry. It will cover basic vehicle functions and operations, careers, shop safety, environmental and hazardous materials, tool knowledge, shop operations, vehicle detailing and basic vehicle servicing. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	AUT-042	Basic Auto II AUT-042 Basic Auto II Continuing an introduction into the Auto Service Industry. Topics covered will include resetting maintenance reminders, vehicle inspections, tire service, coolant service, battery service, lighting systems service, retrieving vehicle fault codes and advanced vehicle detailing. Course Outline	4.0
ELE	IND-044	Fluid Power IND-044 Fluid Power Provides technicians with basic concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics. This includes fluid properties and laws, safety concerns, conductor types and sizing, pump operation and horsepower requirements, directional, pressure and flow control valves and fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students. Course Outline OR
ELE	WEL-057	Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5
	Semester Totals		10.5

Total Program Hours

10.5

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Faculty Contact: Brian E. Madlem
Faculty Email: bmadlem@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5541

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Basic Automotive Technician (NDP.BAUT)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

TEC-043Industrial Safety

AUT-041Basic Auto I

AUT-042Basic Auto II

IND-044Fluid Power

WEL-057Welding Fundamentals

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

AUT-041
Basic Auto I

AUT-042
Basic Auto II

IND-044
Fluid Power

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals