This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level work as automotive technicians working in areas such as general automotive and hybrid repair and service.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| AUTO 050 | Automotive Brakes | 3 |
| AUTO 050L | Automotive Brakes - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 052 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 3 |
| AUTO 052L | Automotive Suspension and Steering - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 056 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AUTO 062 | Engine Performance | 3 |
| AUTO 062L | Engine Performance - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | 4 |
| or HMDT 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | |
| AUTO 065 | Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 075 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 3 |
| AUTO 075L | Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 077 | Manual Transmissions and Transaxles | 3 |
| AUTO 077L | Manual Transmissions and Transaxles - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 084 | General Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUTO 084L | General Automotive Technology - Laboratory | 1 |
| AUTO 090 | Engine Repair | 3 |
| AUTO 090L | Engine Repair - Laboratory | 1 |
| Complete the following or place into a transfer-level MATH course: | 0-4 | |
| TECALC 087 | Technical Calculations | 4 |
| Total Units | 40-44 | |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify auto shop safety practices.
- Explain the utilization of automotive system tools.
- Summarize the theory and concepts of the automotive systems.
- Practice auto shop safety.
- Apply the proper use of hand tools used on the automotive systems.
- Perform the service and repair of automotive systems.