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22 courses with the subject AUT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

AUT 114Safety and Emissions1

This course covers the laws, procedures, and specifications needed to perform a North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspection. Topics include brake, steering and suspension, lighting, horn, windshield wiper, tire, mirrors, exhaust emission controls, tire definitions, vehicle tint, and emission control devices inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to perform complete and thorough North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspections. Class Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT 116Engine Repair2

This course covers the theory, construction, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion engines and related systems. Topics include fundamental operating principles of engines and diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT 116AEngine Repair Lab1

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take AUT-116
AUT 123Powertrain Diagnosis & Service1

This course covers the diagnosis, repair and service of the vehicle powertrain and related systems. Topics include fundamental operating principles of engines and transmissions and use of proper service procedures for diagnosis, service and removal and replacement of major components. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic service and diagnosis of the powertrain and related systems, and to perform in vehicle repairs and remove and replace components. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take TRN-110, TRN-170 and TRN-120
AUT 141Suspension & Steering Systems2

This course covers principles of operation, types, and diagnosis/repair of suspension and steering systems to include steering geometry. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair steering and suspension components, check and adjust alignment angles, repair tires, balance wheels, and calibrate/reset related driver assist systems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT 141ASuspension & Steering Lab1

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair steering and suspension components, check and adjust alignment angles, repair tires, balance wheels, and calibrate/reset related driver assist systems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take AUT-141
AUT 151Brake Systems2

This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, hydra-boost, electrically powered boost, braking with ADAS, electric braking controls, emerging brake technologies, and anti-lock and parking brake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT 151ABrake Systems Lab1

AUT 281 PSY 118 Adv Engine Performance ........................................ 3 Interpersonal Psychology........................................ 3 Complete Automotive Brakes and Suspension Certificate (C60160C): AUT 141, AUT 141A, AUT 151, AUT 151A, TRN 110, TRN 170

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
AUT 161Basic Auto Electricity5
Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
www.waketech.edu
AUT 163Adv Auto Electricity3
Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2015-2016
Source
www.waketech.edu
AUT 163AAdvanced Automotive Electricity Lab 0 3 01

This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include networking and module communication, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, troubleshooting and emerging electrical/electronic systems technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair wiring, lighting, gauges, accessories, modules, and electronic concerns. 2017-2018 Catalog Volume 39 | Wake Technical Community College Last updated 6/20/2017 209

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take AUT-163(S21698); Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
AUT 171Auto Climate Control4
Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
www.waketech.edu
AUT 181Engine Performance1

This course covers the introduction, theory of operation, and basic diagnostic procedures required to restore engine performance to vehicles equipped with complex engine control systems. Topics include an overview of engine operation, ignition components and systems, fuel delivery, injection components and systems and emission control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to describe operation, diagnose and repair basic ignition, fuel and emission related drivability problems using appropriate equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Credits: 2 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT 181AEngine Performance 1 Lab1

This course is an optional lab to be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to work-based learning placements in order to meet the ASE Education Foundation standards for hours. Topics include overviews of engine operation, ignition components and systems, fuel delivery, injection components and systems and emission control devices and emerging engine performance technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to describe operation, diagnose, and repair basic ignition, fuel and emission related drivability problems using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take AUT-181
AUT 183Engine Performance2

This course covers study of the electronic engine control systems, the diagnostic process used to locate engine performance concerns, and procedures used to restore normal operation. Topics will include currently used fuels and fuel systems, exhaust gas analysis, emission control components and systems, modern OBD (on-board diagnostics) and inter-related electrical/electronic systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair complex engine performance concerns using appropriate test equipment and service information. Class Credits: 2 Lab Credits: 6 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take AUT-181
AUT 213Automotive Servicing2

This course is a lab used as an alternative to work-based learning. Emphasis is placed on shop operations, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing components using appropriate test equipment and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a variety of automotive repairs using proper service procedures and to operate appropriate equipment. Class Credits: 1 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT 221Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles2

This course covers operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automatic transmissions/transaxles. Topics include hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools, equipment, and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory, diagnose and repair automatic drive trains using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT 221AAuto Transm/Transax Lab1
Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
AUT 231Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains2

This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, axles, and final drives. Topics include theory of torque, power flow, and manual drive train servicing and repair using appropriate service information, tools, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory, diagnose and repair manual drive trains using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT 231AManual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains Lab 0 3 01

This course is an optional lab for the program that needs to meet NATEF hour standards but does not have a co-op component in the program. Topics include manual drive train diagnosis, service and repair using appropriate service 2017-2018 Catalog Volume 39 | Wake Technical Community College Last updated 6/20/2017 210

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take AUT-231(S21711); Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
AUT 281Advanced Engine Performance2

This course utilizes service information and specialized test equipment to diagnose and repair power train control systems. Topics include computerized ignition, fuel and emission systems, related diagnostic tools and equipment, data communication networks, and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform diagnosis and repair using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Class Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
AUT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
AUT-113Automotive IT18: ASE Entry-Level Certification
Subject
AUT
Type
alias
Source
www.waketech.edu

Source: Wake Technical Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61