
Automotive Technician Associate of Science Degree
The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to concentrate on technically related courses in the repair of today’s high-tech computerized automobile. Upon completion of the program, the degree holder will be able to seek employment as an entry level automobile repair technician in a dealership or the aftermarket service area, and can move into advanced automotive opportunities such as service advising and manufacturer corporate positions. The program is part of the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) division of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.
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 | 4 |
AUTO 062L | Engine Performance - Laboratory | 2 |
AUTO 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | 4 |
or HMDT 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | |
AUTO 065 | Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair | 5 |
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 085L | Auto Shop Practices | 2 |
AUTO 090 | Engine Repair | 3 |
AUTO 090L | Engine Repair - Laboratory | 3 |
Total Units | 47 |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
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
- Demonstrate and practice auto shop safety
- Apply the proper use of hand tools used on the automotive systems
- Perform the service and repair of automotive systems