Wheel Alignment and Brakes Certificate of Achievement
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level work as an automotive technician working in the area of wheel alignment and brake repair.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AUTO 050 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO 051 | Advanced Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO 052 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AUTO 053 | Advanced Automotive Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AUTO 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | 4 |
| or HMDT 064 | Auto/Truck Electrical Systems | |
| AUTO 084 | General Automotive Technology | 4 |
| Students must complete one of the following or assess into MATH 096 or higher: | ||
| MATH 962 | Arithmetic and Prealgebra | 5 |
| TECALC 087 | Technical Calculations | 4 |
| Total Units | 24-29 | |
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:
- Read and interpret automotive service manuals
- Write accurate repair orders, requests, reports and estimates
- Diagnose and repair automotive brake
- Diagnose and repair automotive suspension systems
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems