2020-2021 Spring Edition 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Automotive Chassis Specialist Certificate of Achievement


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This program allows a student to prepare for a career with drivetrain emphasis. This program is ideal for the small-business owner, independent shop, or the dealership career-oriented technician.

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 drivetrain operation, diagnostics and repair.
  • Apply knowledge of all phases of chassis system operation, diagnostics and repair.
  • Demonstrate preparation for related ASE certification exams.

REQUIRED COURSES:

Course ID Title Units
AUTO 100   Automotive Fundamentals 3
AUTO 101  * Automotive Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 105  * Automotive Power Train 3
AUTO 106A  * Automotive Suspension and Alignment 3
AUTO 106B  * Automotive Brake Systems 3
AUTO 107  * Automatic Transmission 3
AUTO 108  * Automotive Air Conditioning 3
AUTO 201  * Advanced Automotive Electrical 3
AUTO 207  * Automotive Engineering Fundamentals 3
  Select from Restricted Electives .5-5

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:


27.5-32

Restricted Electives  
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 Consultants 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 Chassis Specialist Certificate program.

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