Automotive Electric Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of Auto Electric Technology program, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training necessary to diagnose tests and repair today's vehicles including training in the areas of: Electrical/Electronics, Engine Performance/Driveability, Emissions, Air Conditioning and testing vehicles for state emission programs like Smog Check. 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. The student demonstrates skills for career opportunities at dealerships, independent repair shops, test only stations, and public agencies such as: Auto Electric Technician, Auto Air Conditioning and Heating Technician, Engine Performance/Driveability 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). A grade of "C" or better is required in each course.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems.
  2. Diagnose and repair automotive engine performance systems to meet local state and federal standards.
  3. Diagnose and repair automotive air conditioning systems.
  4. Diagnose and repair electrical in hybrid vehicle systems.

Core Requirements

Complete 32 units

AUTOMECH 091

Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems

6

AUTOMECH 095

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems

6

AUTOMECH 096A

Fuel Management and Computer Controls

6

AUTOMECH 096B

Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls

6

INDUS 045

Industrial Technology

5

INDUS 094

Industrial Mathematics

3

Restricted Electives

Complete 8 units selected from:

AUTOMECH 072

Basic Brakes, Suspensions, Wheel Alignment, and Maintenance

3

AUTOMECH 073

Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems

3

AUTOMECH 074/ AGEGR 074

Basic Engines

3

AUTOMECH 090A

Emission Control Training Level 1

4

AUTOMECH 090B

Emissions Diagnosis and Repair

1.5

AUTOMECH 092

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering

6

 

AUTOMECH 093

Engine Rebuilding

6

AUTOMECH 094

Manual Drivetrain and Axles

5

AUTOMECH 097

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

6

DIESL 094

Diesel Engine Principles

3

DIESL 096

Diesel Engine Fuel and Tune-Up

3

DIESL 099

Computer Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

2

Minimum Units Required: 40

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.

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