Automotive Technology: Honda Express Technician Certificate (AUTO-CC-PCT1)

The Automotive Express Service Certificate was developed through a collaboration between American Honda Motor Co. (AHM) Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) and the Gateway campus of CT State Community College. This unique, cooperative program is designed to prepare students for entry-level express service maintenance positions at Honda or Acura sponsored automotive 
repair facilities. As part of the program, students attend classes and labs at the North Haven Campus and gain hands-on experience through practicum placements at participating Honda or Acura facilities. This certificate is a stackable credential, allowing students to further specialize in their second year by continuing into the Honda PACT Automotive Technician Program. Throughout the program, students receive comprehensive instruction on AHM products, vehicles, parts, engines, specialized tools, service information, and materials provided by AHM.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program students will:

• demonstrate the ability to safely perform maintenance tasks on AHM products.
• demonstrate the ability to safely perform tasks related to the Power Plant Systems in AHM products. 
• demonstrate the ability to safely perform tasks related to Basic Electrical Systems in AHM products. 
• demonstrate the ability to safely perform tasks related to Steering and Suspension Systems in AHM products. 
• demonstrate the ability to safely perform tasks related to Braking Systems in AHM products.
• demonstrate the ability to safely follow dealership procedures as outlined for AHM products.

This program prepaers students for AGE G1 Certification.

Other Honda PACT Credentials at CT State Community College Gateway Campus:

Automotive Technology: Honda Professional Auto Career Training (PACT) Auto Service Certificate (AUTO-CC-PCT)  

Automotive Technology: Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT), AAS (AUTO-AAS-PCT)  

This program was approved by the Board of Regents in the fall term 2025 and added to the calalong in the spring term 2026.