Automotive Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02871)
Designed to study all major vehicle systems, emphasizing on power train, chassis, and electrical systems. Completion of this program will prepare students for all 8 ASE technician certification, and employment as "General Repair Technicians" in independent, franchise, or new car dealerships.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- The students will inspect diagnose and repair automotive components.
Gainful Employment
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Students who complete this program will have acquired the necessary analytical tools to successfully secure gainful employment in the field of study.
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| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AT 101 | INTRODUCTION TO BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE | 3 |
| AT 102 | AUTOMOTIVE SCIENCE AND BASIC MECHANICS | 3 |
| AT 109 | AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AT 110 | AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION, ALIGNMENT, AND STEERING | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| AT 120 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE I | 3 |
| AT 130 | AUTOMOTIVE BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AT 131 | AUTOMOTIVE HEATING, COOLING, AND AIR CONDITIONING | 3 |
| AT 140 | ENGINE REPAIR | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| AT 220 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE II | 3 |
| AT 230 | AUTOMOTIVE ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| AT 234 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES | 3 |
| AT 236 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLES, AND FINAL DRIVES | 3 |
| AT 242 | CLEAN AIR CAR | 3 |
| AT 247 | AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION SYSTEMS AND COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Total Units | 42 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Optional Coursework: The following courses are not required for the certificate; however, students wishing to work in the Automotive Technology industry are encouraged to take a work experience course. | ||
| AT 290 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I | 2 |
| AT 291 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II | 2 |
| AT 292 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY III | 2 |
| AT 293 | COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY IV | 2 |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASE Certification Areas | ||
| ASE Brakes Certification | ||
| AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS | ||
| ASE Suspension Certification | ||
| AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION, ALIGNMENT, AND STEERING | ||
| ASE Engine Performance Certification | ||
| ENGINE PERFORMANCE I and ENGINE PERFORMANCE II | ||
| ASE Automotive Heating, Cooling, and Air Conditioning Certification | ||
| AUTOMOTIVE HEATING, COOLING, AND AIR CONDITIONING | ||
| ASE Electrical Systems Certification | ||
| AUTOMOTIVE BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS and AUTOMOTIVE ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | ||
| ASE Engine Repair Certification | ||
| ENGINE REPAIR | ||
| ASE Automotive Transmissions Certification | ||
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES | ||
| ASE Manual Transmissions Certification | ||
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLES, AND FINAL DRIVES | ||
Certificates of Course Achievement are offered in the following areas: Clean Air Car—AT 242 and Automotive Emission Systems and Computerized Engine Controls—AT 247.