Automotive Master Technician, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Auto Master Technician certificate, the student demonstrates skills necessary to work as a fully trained automotive technician in all eight "ASE" areas: engine repair, automatic transmissions/transaxles, manual drive trains/axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronics, engine performance, air conditioning advanced engine performance, and the Clean Air Car Course for emission training. The student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for career opportunities at dealerships, independent repair shops, test only stations, and public agencies such as: Automotive Technician, Service Advisor, Service Manager, Engine Repair Technician, Automotive Transmission Technician, Transmission Technician, Alignment/Suspension Specialist, Brake Specialist, electrical Technician, Engine Performance Driveability Technician, Auto Air Conditioning and Heating Technician, Smog Check Test and Repair Technician, Tune Up Technician or Installer.

The program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in association with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This program is also certified by the California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) to deliver the Basic and Advanced Clean Air Car course. The student may also receive certification required for air conditioning repair and training for the California Headlamp Adjusters license.

Minimum Units Required: 58

Recommended Sequence:

First Semester

Units

AUTOMECH 093

Engine Rebuilding

6

AUTOMECH 091

Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems

6

INDUS 094

Industrial Mathematics

3

Second Semester

AUTOMECH 094

Manual Drivetrain and Axles

5

AUTOMECH 096BB

Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls

6

INDUS 045

Industrial Technology

5

or

 

 

INDUS 035

Mobile Hydraulics

4

Third Semester

AUTOMECH 097

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

6

AUTOMECH 096A

Fuel Management and Computer Controls

6

WELDING 010

Basic Welding for the Trades

4

Fourth Semester

AUTOMECH 092

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering

6

AUTOMECH 095

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems

6

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Program Disclosure

Program Title:

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.

Length of Program:

30 Months

Tuition & Fees:

$46/unit x 58 units = $2,668.00

Other Costs:

Books & Supplies about $4,162.50

Occupations:


Dept. of Labor website

On Time Graduation Rate:

8.3%

Median Debt Upon Completion:

$0.00

*Please note that actual costs will vary by program.