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0948.00The Honda PACT program prepares students for entry-level employment as an apprentice mechanic, assistant technician, mechanic’s helper, pre-delivery technician, or service technician at a Honda/Acura dealership or independent shop. The curriculum covers Honda/Acura vehicle diagnostic and maintenance, bumper to bumper. Students will have access to Honda/Acura training material, vehicle repair database which also includes instructions for specialty equipment. This program is designed for past or current students enrolled in the Automotive Technology – All Automotive Systems program or graduates from other accredited MAST Automotive Tech programs. The program is taught through Distance Education. Upon completion of the program, students are qualified to apply for a position at a Honda/Acura dealership.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Student must either 1) complete PCC’s Automotive Technology - All Automotive Systems Certificate or a certificate deemed similar in an evaluation from an outside college, or 2) be enrolled in the corresponding AUTO 200 series courses. (For example, if a student is currently taking AUTO 200 they can register for AUTO 300; AUTO 201 allows for enrollment in AUTO 301, etc.)
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes
- Use the Honda/Acura 5 step diagnostic method on a faulty vehicle.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Honda/Acura service procedures for maintenance and repair.
- Analyze the functioning of Honda/Acura technology.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 300 | HONDA PACT FUNDAMENTALS FOR TECHNICIANS | 3 |
| AUTO 301 | HONDA PACT ENGINE OPERATION & TESTING | 1.5 |
| AUTO 302 | HONDA PACT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLES | 1.5 |
| AUTO 303 | HONDA PACT MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLES | 0.5 |
| AUTO 304 | HONDA PACT SUSPENSION AND STEERING | 2 |
| AUTO 305 | HONDA PACT BRAKES | 1.5 |
| AUTO 306A | HONDA PACT BASIC ELECTRICAL | 1.5 |
| AUTO 306B | HONDA PACT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 1.5 |
| AUTO 307 | HONDA PACT HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING | 1 |
| AUTO 308 | HONDA PACT ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 1 |
| AUTO 328 | HONDA PACT HYBRID, ELECTRIC AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS | 1 |
| Total Units | 16 | |
Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.
This Certificate of Achievement is not eligible as a major for an Associate Degree.