Provided by
Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC)
The Shop Fundamentals course (AUTO 112) is a required course for all automotive students to acquaint themselves with the automotive laboratory and to train them in proper shop safety, tool and equipment usage, service order writing, and technician responsibility.
Quick Facts
Type
Core Class for Different Pathways
Length
1 semester
Format
In-Person
Location
Texas Charter Township
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
09/03/2025
Next deadline
07/18/2025
Certifications this course could lead to:
Auto Engine Repair
Auto Heat / Air Conditioning
Auto Engine Performance
Auto Electrical/ Electronic Systems
Auto Brake Systems
Auto Automatic Trans/Axle
General Automotive Service
Auto Hybrid & Advanced Tech Vehicle
Automotive Technology
Am I Eligible For This Program
Who might this program serve uniquely well?
Promise Scholars
Eligibility Requirements
Prerequisite Coursework, Certification, or Experience
Participants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
Placement Test
Participants must take placement test(s) to enroll and may be placed on a particular track within the program based on score(s).
Acceptable Forms of Verification: ACT or SAT Scores, take a Placement Test at KVCC, or completed a college level course in English and/or math with a "C" or better.
What documents will I need?
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
ACT or SAT Scores, take a Placement Test at KVCC, or completed a college level course in English and/or math with a "C" or better.
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
Program Financial Information
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
Tuition is $124 per contact hour plus a $163 student fee per semester. For an updated cost of tuition and fees, please view https://www.kvcc.edu/tuition/
Cost of Books and Supplies (Without Financial Aid)
Cost of books and supplies can be looked-up at https://bookstore.kvcc.edu/home
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Financial Aid
Promise Eligible
Paid Program?
no
Program Free?
no
Where Is This Program Located
Address
6767 West O Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Location Information
Location Type
Main Provider Address
Neighborhood
Texas Charter Township
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
What Could This Training Lead To?
Job Titles
0 - This program may not lead to a specific job title.
When And How Can I Start?
Application Instructions
Complete an online KVCC application. Be sure to identify your program of interest or select undecided if you are unsure at this time. You will receive an acceptance letter within one week. You can look through the New Student Enrollment Checklist for more details about enrollment at KVCC.
Admissions
Rolling Admissions? no
Contact
Matt Dunneback
Dean of Instruction - Business & Technical Career
mdunneback@kvcc.edu