Curriculum

Curriculum



The Chrysler College Automotive Program (CAP) curriculum is designed to provide each student with hands-on experience both in the classroom and at their sponsoring dealership. The curriculum at CAP colleges is based on the college automotive technology curriculum, modified to include Chrysler specific technology. In addition to the student receiving an Associates Degree, successful completion of the college CAP curriculum earns each student a substantial number of training credit hours in the Chrysler Technical Training Skill Core Curriculum.

Because of the learning environment, CAP graduates receive same level of training credit in the Chrysler Technical Training Skill Core Curriculum as many experienced technicians currently working in Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealerships. Classroom instruction combined with the on-the-job learning that takes place during internship periods at their sponsoring dealership creates a learning environment that promotes overall skill development.

Academic courses are an integral part of the CAP curriculum at each college, ensuring the development of a more rounded and technically proficient individual as they enter the workforce. As a result, CAP graduates are a better-rounded employee that is a productive and loyal employee in the service department of their sponsoring dealership.

Many of the same automotive course materials used at CAP colleges are used at Chrysler training centers to train existing technicians in Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealerships.

Below is a sample CAP Curriculum, contact the CAP College of your choice for specific CAP curriculum requirements.

Sample CAP Curriculum

Fall Semester - 4 months, 17 credits
  • Brake Systems

  • Service Fundamentals

  • Electrical Fundamentals

  • Starting & Charging Systems

  • General Academic Classes

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    Winter Semester - 4 months, 18 credits
  • Suspension, Steering & Alignment

  • Engines

  • Ignition Systems

  • General Academic Classes

    • - OR -
  • Dealer Internship

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    Spring Semester - 4 months, 17 credits
  • Fuel Systems

  • Automotive Electronics

  • A/C & Heating Systems

  • General Academic Classes

    • - OR -
  • Dealer Internship

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    Fall Semester - 4 months, 13 credits
  • Fundamentals of Welding

  • Emissions Systems

  • Tune Up

  • General Academic Classes

    • - OR -
  • Dealer Internship

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    Winter Semester - 4 months, 15 credits
  • Driveability Procedures

  • Standard Transmission, Transaxles, Transfer Cases

  • Automatic Transmissions, Transaxle Fundamentals

  • Automatic Transmissions, Transaxle: Repair

  • General Academic Classes
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    Total at Graduation – 20 Months, 80 credits
         		  

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