AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - ALL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS ( Archived )
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Program Type:
Certificate of Achievement
Division:
Engineering & Technology
Program Description:
The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment in the automotive areas such as an apprentice mechanic, assistant technician, mechanic's helper, predelivery technician, installer, service technician, service attendant, or trainee smog technician.
Students enrolling in the curriculum of Automotive Technology will have the opportunity to receive instruction and “hands-on” experience in diagnosis and repair of late model automobiles. Students must provide or purchase their own required hand tools.
Instruction includes automotive engines, transmissions and drive lines (RWD & FWD) for both automatics and manual, suspension systems, braking systems (including ABS), air conditioning systems, engine performance, California State automotive emission laws, and diagnostic testing of computer control automotive systems.
Upon successful completion of the curriculum a student receives credit for one year of work experience when applying for certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Effective academic year: 2003-2004
Required Units in the Major:
59-61
Required Courses
Required Electives
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None
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