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Automotive Technology

Business & Technology
DEAN: Stephanie Guevara
DIVISION OFFICE: B 3
FACULTY: M. Linville, S. Smith, A. Wong
LIAISON COUNSELORS: D. Quadros, B. Ruud

The Automotive Technology Program is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified in the following areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxles, Manual Drivetrains & Axles, Suspension/Steering, Brakes, Electric/Electronic Systems, Heating/Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance.

The Automotive Technology Curriculum is designed (1) to prepare students to become competent technicians and gain employment in the automotive industry at the completion of the program and (2) to upgrade skills of those already in the field.

A.A. and A.S. degrees as well as certificates can be earned in the automotive field. The certificate programs do not satisfy A.A./A.S. degree requirements but do qualify students for certificates in the field of study.

Degrees & Certificates
A.A. and A.S. degrees as well as certificates can be earned in the automotive field. The certificate programs do not satisfy A.A./A.S. degree requirements but do qualify students for certificates in the field of study.

AUTOMOTIVE ANALYSIS—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE
Successful completion of the curriculum in Automotive Analysis qualifies students for entry-level positions in the various areas of automotive technology, and provides them with an overview for selecting specific areas for further training and education. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES (24 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING):
A.T. 31 Automotive Emission Control Systems - 4.5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development - 2 Units
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing - 4 Units
A.T. 62A Carburetion & Fuel Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 63 Engine Tune-up - 4 Units
A.T. 64 Hydraulic & Brake Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 66A Engine Reconditioning - 4 Units
A.T. 68A Basic Automatic Transmissions - 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating - 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 79 Suspension and Wheel Alignment - 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains - 4 Units
A.T. 62B or 66B or 75 - 4 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 24
Recommended Electives: A.T. 1, A.T. 95, Business 20, Business 100, Chem. 10, for students with particular interest in these areas.

CERTIFICATES
The Automotive Technology certificate program is designed to qualify students for specialized positions in automotive repair and related industries and to upgrade the skills of technicians already in the field. The program also includes the Master Automotive Technician Certificate, which certifies competence in all areas of conventional automotive repair and maintenance.

Certificate patterns consist of course concentration in specific areas, plus study in relevant areas such as Introduction to Welding Technology (Weld Tec 20). The Manufacturers Sales Representative requires study in business practices, communications, and math skills. General Education classes are not required. Specialized certificates require 18 to 44.5 units of course work, while the Master Automotive Technician Certificate requires 59 units. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

LICENSES
Automotive Emission Control
Automotive Lighting Systems
Automotive Brake Systems
The Automotive Technology program offers courses designed for mechanics who want to apply for a new license, or renew a license, in the areas of emission control, lighting, and brake systems. See A.T. 31 and 64.

AIR CONDITIONING AND BODY ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 1 Automotive Data Acquisition - .5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) - 4 Units
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing - 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating - 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 75 Automotive Electronics - 4 Units
A.T. 95 Internship in Automotive Technology - .5-3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 21-23.5

ALIGNMENT AND BRAKE CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 1 Automotive Data Acquisition - .5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) - 4 Units
A.T. 64 Hydraulic & Brake Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 79 Suspension and Wheel Alignment - 4 Units
A.T. 95 Internship in Automotive Technology - .5-3 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 20-22.5

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 1 Automotive Data Acquisition - .5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) - 4 Units
A.T. 68A Basic Automatic Transmissions - 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains - 4 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 19.5

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE MACHINING CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 1 Automotive Data Acquisition - .5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) - 6 Units
A.T. 66A Engine Reconditioning - 4 Units
A.T. 66B Engine Reconditioning - 4 Units
A.T. 95 Internship in Automotive Technology - .5-3 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 18-20.5

AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS SALES REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 1 Automotive Data Acquisition - .5 Units
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing - 4 Units
A.T. 62A Carburetion & Fuel Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 64 Hydraulic & Brake Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating - 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 75 Automotive Electronics - 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains - 4 Units
Business 20 Introduction to Business OR
Business 100 Management Concepts and Applications - 3 Units
C.S. 10 Introduction to Computing - 3 Units
Business 85 Introduction to Oral Communication OR equivalent of Oral Communication requirement for A.A./A.S. Degree - 0-3 Units
English A Mechanics & Basic Composition OR
eligibility for English 1A - 0-3 Units
Math. 46 Technical Mathematics OR
Math. A Elementary Algebra OR equivalent - 0-5 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 34.5-45.5

EMISSION AND DRIVEABILITY TUNE-UP CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 1 Automotive Data Acquisition -.5 Units
A.T. 31 Automotive Emission Control Systems OR
Possession of California Smog Certification License - 0-4.5 Units
A.T. 34 Advanced Emissions Diagnostics & Service OR
Possession of California Smog Certification License - 0-1.5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) OR
A.T. 95 Internship in Automotive Technology - 1 Unit
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing - 4 Units
A.T. 62A Carburetion & Fuel Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 62B Computer Controlled Carburetion & Fuel Injection - 4 Units
A.T. 63 Engine Tune-up - 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating - 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 75 Automotive Electronics - 4 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 29.5-35.5

MASTER AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 1 Automotive Data Acquisition - .5 Units
A.T. 31 Automotive Emission Control Systems - 4.5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development - 3 Units
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing – 4 Units
A.T. 62A Carburetion & Fuel Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 63 Engine Tune-up - 4 Units
A.T. 64 Hydraulic & Brake Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 66A Engine Reconditioning - 4 Units
A.T. 68A Basic Automatic Transmissions - 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating - 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 79 Suspension and Wheel Alignment - 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains - 4 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
PLUS 8 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM:
A.T. 62B Computer Controlled Carburetion & Fuel Injection - 4 Units
A.T. 66B Engine Reconditioning - 4 Units
A.T. 75 Automotive Electronics - 4 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 59

POWER TRAIN CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 1 Automotive Data Acquisition -.5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) - 4 Units
A.T. 68A Basic Automatic Transmissions - 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems - 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains - 4 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 19.5
Recommended Electives:
A.T. 66A and 79 for students with particular interest in these areas.

The Automotive Technology certificate program is designed to qualify students for specialized positions in automotive repair and related industries and to upgrade the skills of technicians already in the field. The program also includes the Master Automotive Technician Certificate, which certifies competence in all areas of conventional automotive repair and maintenance.
Certificate patterns consist of course concentration in specific areas, plus study in relevant areas such as Manufacturing Processes (M.T. 10) and Introduction to Machining (M.T. 50). The Automotive Counterperson and Manufacturers Sales Representative require study in business practices, communications, and math skills. General Education classes are not required. Specialized Certificates require 20 to 35 units of course work, while the Master Automotive Technician Certificate requires 59.5 units. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

LICENSES:
Automotive Emission Control
Automotive Lighting Systems
Automotive Brake Systems
The Automotive Technology program offers courses designed for mechanics who want to apply for a new license, or renew a license, in the areas of emission control, lighting, and brake systems.

AIR CONDITIONING AND BODY
ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) = 4 Units
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing = 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating = 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 75 Automotive Electronics = 4 Units
M.T. 10 Manufacturing Processes = 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 23

ALIGNMENT AND BRAKE CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 10 Magnetic Particle & Penetrant Inspection = 1 Unit
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) = 4 Units
A.T. 64 Hydraulic & Brake Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 79 Suspension and Wheel Alignment = 4 Units
M.T. 10 Manufacturing Processes = 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 20

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 10 Magnetic Particle & Penetrant Inspection = 1 Unit
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) = 6 Units
A.T. 68A Basic Automatic Transmissions = 4 Units
A.T. 68B Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles = 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains = 4 Units
M.T. 10 Manufacturing Processes = 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 26

AUTOMOTIVE COUNTERPERSON CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing = 4 Units
A.T. 62A Carburetion & Fuel Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 64 Hydraulic & Brake Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 68A Basic Automatic Transmissions = 4 Units
A.T. 79 Suspension and Wheel Alignment = 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains = 4 Units
Business 20 Introduction to Business = 3 Units
Business 85 Introduction to Oral Communication OR
equivalent of Oral Communication requirement for A.A./A.S. Degree = 0-3 Units
English A Mechanics & Basic Composition OR
satisfactory score on English placement exam = 0-4 Units
Math. 46 Technical Mathematics OR
a more advanced math course = 3 Units
Business 100 Management Concepts and Applications = 3 Units
C.S. 10 Introduction to Computing = 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 36-43

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE MACHINING CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 10 Magnetic Particle & Penetrant Inspection = 1 Unit
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) = 6 Units
A.T. 66A Engine Reconditioning = 4 Units
A.T. 66B Engine Reconditioning = 4 Units
M.T. 10 Manufacturing Processes = 3 Units
M.T. 50 Introduction to Machining = 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 21

AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS SALES
REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing = 4 Units
A.T. 62A Carburetion & Fuel Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 64 Hydraulic & Brake Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating = 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 75 Automotive Electronics = 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains = 4 Units
Business 20 Introduction to Business OR
Business 100 Management Concepts and Applications = 3 Units
Business 85 Introduction to Oral Communication OR
equivalent of Oral Communication requirement for A.A./A.S. Degree = 0-3 Units
English A Mechanics & Basic Composition OR
satisfactory score on English placement exam = 0-4 Units
Math. 46 Technical Mathematics OR
a more advanced math course = 3 Units
C.S. 10 Introduction to Computing = 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 37-44

EMISSION AND DRIVEABILITY TUNE-UP CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 31 Automotive Emission Control Systems OR
Possession of California Smog Certification License = 0-4.5 Units
A.T. 34 Advanced Emissions Diagnostics & Service OR
Possession of California Smog Certification License = 0-1.5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) OR
A.T. 95 Internship in Automotive Technology = 1 Unit
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing = 4 Units
A.T. 62A Carburetion & Fuel Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 62B Computer Controlled Carburetion & Fuel Injection = 4 Units
A.T. 63 Engine Tune-up = 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating = 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 75 Automotive Electronics = 4 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 29-35

MASTER AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSESUnits
A.T. 10 Magnetic Particle & Penetrant Inspection = 1 Unit
A.T. 31 Automotive Emission Control Systems = 4.5 Units
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development = 3 Units
A.T. 61 Vehicle & Engine Analyzing = 4 Units
A.T. 62A Carburetion & Fuel Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 63 Engine Tune-up = 4 Units
A.T. 64 Hydraulic & Brake Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 66A Engine Reconditioning = 4 Units
A.T. 68A Basic Automatic Transmissions = 4 Units
A.T. 69 Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating = 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 79 Suspension and Wheel Alignment = 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains = 4 Units
M.T. 10 Manufacturing Processes = 3 Units

PLUS 8 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM:
A.T. 62B Computer Controlled Carburetion & Fuel Injection = 4 Units
A.T. 66B Engine Reconditioning = 4 Units
A.T. 68B Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles = 4 Units
A.T. 75 Automotive Electronics = 4 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 59.5

POWER TRAIN CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
A.T. 10 Magnetic Particle & Penetrant Inspection = 1 Unit
A.T. 60 Skill & Speed Development (arrange with instructor) = 6 Units
A.T. 68A Basic Automatic Transmissions = 4 Units
A.T. 71A Automotive Electrical Systems = 4 Units
A.T. 80 Automotive Power Trains = 4 Units
M.T. 10 Manufacturing Processes = 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 22
Recommended Courses:
A.T. 66A, 68A, 79 for students with particular interest in these areas

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