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.
Program Learning Outcomes
- 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.
- The student will demonstrate skills on how to diagnose and repair automotive electronic control systems.
- The student will be able to diagnose and repair automotive suspension systems.
- The student will be able to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on gasoline and diesel type engines.
Core Requirements
Complete 34 units
AUTOMECH 092
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Brakes, Suspension, and Steering
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6
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AUTOMECH 093
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Engine Rebuilding
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6
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AUTOMECH 094
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Manual Drivetrain and Axles
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5
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AUTOMECH 097
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Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
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6
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INDUS 035
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Mobile Hydraulics
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4
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INDUS 094
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Industrial Mathematics
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3
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WELDING 010
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Basic Welding for the Trades
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4
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Restricted Electives
Complete 6 units selected from:
AUTOMECH 073
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Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems
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3
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AUTOMECH 091
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Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems
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6
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AUTOMECH 095
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Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems
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6
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AUTOMECH 096A
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Fuel Management and Computer Controls
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6
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AUTOMECH 096B
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Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls
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6
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Minimum Units Required: 40
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
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