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    Mar 28, 2024  
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Automotive Engine Service Specialist Certificate of Achievement


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This program provides the student with a comprehensive background in the engine machining process. Emphasis is on detailed instruction in all phases of engine operation, measurement, machining, blueprinting and assembly procedures. Students will rebuild a complete engine in a two-semester course sequence.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate skills for employment in the automotive industry.
  • Apply industry-specific skills related to the process of engine machining.
  • Apply knowledge of all phases of engine operation, measurement, machining, blueprinting and assembly to re-build a complete engine.
  • Demonstrate preparation for related ASE certification exams.

REQUIRED COURSES:

Course ID Title Units
AUTO 100   Automotive Fundamentals 3
AUTO 102  * Automotive Engine Performance-Electronics and Ignition 3
AUTO 103  * Automotive Engine Performance-Fuel and Emission Systems 3
AUTO 104A  * Automotive Engines 5
AUTO 104B  * Automotive Engines 5
AUTO 204A  * High Performance Engine Blueprinting - Rotating Assembly 3
AUTO 204B  * High Performance Engine Blueprinting - Cylinder Heads 3
AUTO 207  * Automotive Engineering Fundamentals 3
  Select from Restricted Electives .5-5

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:


28.5-33

Restricted Electives  
AUTO 108  * Automotive Air Conditioning 3
AUTO 109  * California B.A.R. Basic Area Clean Air Car Course 5
AUTO 205  * Advanced Smog Update Training 0.5
AUTO 220  * Alternative Propulsion Systems 3
AUTO 226  * Automotive Service Consultant 2
AUTO 227  * Automotive Service Management 3
AUTO 228  * Advanced Vehicle Performance 1
AUTO 229  * Diesel Technology 3
AUTO 231  * Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Technology 3
AUTO 232  * Diesel Systems Technology 3
AUTO 240  * Automotive Lab 3
CWE 180   † Co-op-Ed-Auto 1

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

CWE 180  should be taken after completing at least 9 units of the Automotive Engine Service Specialist Certificate program.

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