The DaimlerChrysler Apprentice Program (CAP) is designed to upgrade the technical competence and professional level of the incoming dealership technician. The program involves academic instruction as well as automotive lecture/laboratory instruction focusing on “state-of-the-art” DaimlerChrysler products at the MassBay Ashland Technology Center. Students are also required to work at a DaimlerChrysler dealership as part of their cooperative education. The imp DaimlerChrysler (CAP) Program is a collaborative effort of MassBay Community College and DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The College has the academic and administrative responsibility for the program, which is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Inc. in all eight performance areas.
Upon completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Automotive Service Technology with a concentration in DaimlerChrysler (CAP) is awarded.
Admission Requirements:
Minimum eligibility for admission to this program includes:
- MassBay Placement into College Writing (WR 100)
- MassBay Placement into Fundamentals of Algebra (MA 095)
- Valid driver’s license required
Program Requirements:
| TERM I: 12 Weeks Academic Study, 12 Weeks Cooperative Education |
| AY 100 |
Fundamentals of Automotive Technology |
5 |
| AY 110 |
Automotive Electricity |
4 |
| CT 100 |
Critical Thinking Strategies |
2 |
| MAC 101 |
Technical Mathematics |
3 |
| SF 131 |
Oral Communication |
3 |
| AY 115 |
Cooperative Education I |
3 |
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Credits: |
20 |
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| Term II: 12 Weeks Academic Study |
| AY 120 |
Auto Electronics |
3 |
| AY 140 |
Automotive Brakes |
3 |
| AY 170 |
Electronic Fuel and Engine Controls |
4 |
| CS 100 |
Computers & Technology |
3 |
| EN 101 |
Freshman English I |
3 |
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Credits: |
16 |
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| Term III: 8 Weeks Cooperative Education, 7 Weeks Academic Study |
| AY 125 |
Cooperative Education II |
3 |
| AY 221 |
Heating/Air Conditioning |
3 |
| AY 230 |
Engine Performance |
5 |
| PS 260 |
Psychology in Business and Industry |
3 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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Credits: |
17 |
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| Term IV: 12 Weeks Cooperative Education, 12 Weeks Academic Study |
| AY 215 |
Cooperative Education III |
3 |
| AY 245 |
Auto Engine Diagnosis & Repair |
4 |
| AY 253 |
Automatic/Manual Transmission & Drive Systems |
6 |
| AY 270 |
Auto Steering Suspension Systems |
3 |
| EN 102 |
Freshman English II |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
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Credits: |
22 |
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| Term V, 12 Weeks Cooperative Education |
| AY 225 |
Cooperative Education IV |
3 |
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Total Credits: |
78 |
Program Footnotes:
Humanities Electives: Art, Communications, Film, French, Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Spanish, Oral Communication, Theater Arts
Social Science Electives: Anthropology, Geography, History, Economics, Government, Psychology, Sociology, Law & Society
MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DaimlerChrysler Apprenticeship Program (C.A.P.)
Schedule
Class 2005 – 2007
| Academic - Sept. 6, 2005 - Nov. 25, 2005 - 12 Weeks
AY 100 Fundamentals of Automotive Technology
AY 110 Automotive Electricity
CT 100 Critical Thinking Strategies
MAC 101 Technical Mathematics
SF 131 Oral Communication
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Coop. Ed. - Nov. 28, 2005 - Feb. 17, 2006 - 12 Weeks*
AY 115 Cooperative Education I
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| Academic - Feb. 21, 2006* - May 22, 2006 - 12 Weeks **
AY 120 Auto Electronics
AY 140 Automotive Brakes
AY 170 Electronic Fuel And Engine Controls
CS 100 Computers & Technology
EN 101 Freshman English I
* February 20, 2005 (holiday – no classes)
** Spring Break March 17-24 (no classes)
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| Cooperative Ed. - May 22, 2006 - July 7, 2006 - 7 Weeks
AY 125 Cooperative Education II
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Academics - July 10, 2006 – Sept. 1, 2006- 8 Weeks
AY 221 Heating/Air Conditioning
AY 230 Engine Performance
PS 260 Psychology in Business & Industry
Social Science Elective
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| Cooperative Ed. - Sept. 5, 2006 – Nov. 24, 2006 - 12 Weeks
AY 215 Cooperative Education III
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Academics - Nov. 27, 2006 – Feb. 16, 2007 - 12 Weeks*
AY 245 Auto Engine Diagnosis & Repair
AY 253 Automatic/Manual Trans. & Drive Systems
AY 270 Auto Steering Suspension Systems
EN 102 Freshman English II
Humanities Elective
* No automotive classes on Dec. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29.
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| Cooperative Ed. - Feb. 19, 2007 - May 21, 2007 - 12 Weeks
AY 225 Cooperative Education IV
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Graduation
TBA
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