Automotive Technology: Honda Express Technician Certificate

Program code: AUTO-CC-PCT1

Location: Gateway

Program Description

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.

This program prepares students for AGE G1 Certification.

  1. To demonstrate the ability to safely perform maintenance tasks on AHM products.
  2. To demonstrate the ability to safely perform tasks related to the Power Plant Systems in AHM products.
  3. To demonstrate the ability to safely perform tasks related to Basic Electrical Systems in AHM products.
  4. To demonstrate the ability to safely perform tasks related to Steering and Suspension Systems in AHM products.
  5. To demonstrate the ability to safely perform tasks related to Braking Systems in AHM products.
  6. To demonstrate the ability to safely follow dealership procedures as outlined for AHM products.

Certificate Requirements

AUTO 1101Honda Express Service Theory1
AUTO 1101LHonda Express Service Lab2
AUTO 1105Honda Power Plant System Theory1
AUTO 1105LHonda Power Plant Systems Lab2
AUTO 1110Honda Electrical Systems Theory1
AUTO 1110LHonda Electrical Systems Lab2
AUTO 1120Honda Steering and Suspension Systems Theory1
AUTO 1120LHonda Steering and Suspension Systems Lab2
AUTO 1125Honda Braking Systems Theory1
AUTO 1125LHonda Braking Systems Lab2
AUTO 1115Honda Dealership Skills Theory1
AUTO 1115LHonda Dealership Skills Lab2
AUTO 1595Honda Practicum 11
AUTO 2090Honda PACT Auto Portfolio1
Total Credits20

The Automotive Technology curriculum offers four degree options. Students may not complete more than one associate's degree in this area but additional certificates may be earned.

programs stackable with this certificate

additional Automotive Technology Programs at CT State Gateway or CT State Naugatuck Valley