# Automotive Service Management (AS)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/automotive-technology/automotive-service-management-as/

**State Control Number:** 41279  
**Program Code:** ASM.VVCGE.AS or ASM.CALGETC.AS  
**Program Length:** 24 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

Upon completion of these courses the student should be prepared to pass the ASE C1 Automotive Service Consultant exam and be prepared for employment as a professional automotive service advisor and or shop manager.

### Requirements

To earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:

-   60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
-   the major coursework with "C" grades or higher;
-   the VVC General Education (plus American Institutions and Kinesiology Competencies) or CalGETC pattern; and
-   2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.

Courses may be double-counted in the major, general education, and/or competencies. Courses counted towards one AA/AS major may be used in another AA/AS major.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| AUTO 50 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 4.0 |
| AUTO 58 | Automotive Lubrication Technician | 2.0 |
| AUTO 77 | Automotive Service Writing and Shop Management | 3.0 |
| AUTO 77L | Automotive Service Writing and Shop Manager Laboratory | 2.0 |
| AUTO 77.1 | Automotive Leadership and Team Building | 3.0 |
| AUTO 77.2 | Automotive Safety Training for Managers | 3.0 |
| AUTO 77.3 | Automotive Workplace Professionalism | 2.0 |
| **Total Units** | | **19** |

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