(P2) PARTS SPECIALIST

Catalog description

(P2) Parts Specialist is designed to prepare students for the ASE (P2) Parts Specialist certification exam. This course is for students wanting to learn/experience the role of an automotive counter person. Students will learn how to order parts from many sources including aftermarket suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, wholesale supply chains, internet retailers, and used component sources. Students will learn inventory management skills and common practices for shipping and receiving goods. Particular attention will be paid to billing, cost of goods and margin calculations, labor rates, and customer communication skills. AUTMC-227 may be substituted for math requirements for students seeking a certificate in Auto Mechanics. AUTMC-227 cannot be substituted for the AAS mathematics requirement. Completion of course with a grade of "C" or higher is required for course credit to be applied for graduation with a certificate in Automotive Technology. AUTMC-227 is for Automotive Technology Majors only. Pre-requisite: AUTMC-100 with a C or higher is required.