Automotive Mechanics Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Mechanics Technology certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment for the following industry positions: technician for repair of engines, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering and brakes. The student demonstrates the high level skills including ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) technician competence for these areas, service managers, shop owners of specialty shops, and major automotive corporation employees. The program is accredited by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). The program is certified in five ASE areas.

Minimum Units Required: 41

Recommended Sequence:


First Semester		Units
AUTO 050	Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles		6
AUTO 052	Engine Rebuilding		6
INDUS 035	Mobile Hydraulics		4
INDUS 094	Industrial Mathematics		3

Second Semester

AUTO 051	Manual Drivetrain and Axles	5
AUTO 053	Brakes, Suspension, and Steering	7
MECH 010	Basic Welding for the Trades	4
*Electives	See Group I below	6

*Group I (Electives)

(6 units from the following courses)

AUTO 054	Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems	6
AUTO 055	Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls	6
AUTO 056	Fuel Management and Computer Controls	6
AUTO 057	Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems	6
AUTO 062	Basic Brakes, Suspensions, and Powertrain Systems	3
AUTO 063	Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems	3

Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

Minimum Units 41

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