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Automotive Technology Certificate

Certificate | SC Program: CT.3010

The objective is to allow the student to gain entry level skills specific to the automotive industry.

This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

12 Units Total
AUTO 1
M 3
Vehicle Electrical Systems
AUTO 1
Units 3
This course is designed to cover the basic theory of electricity and magnetism, as well as areas of operation, testing, and service of vehicle batteries, switches, relays, starters and starting systems, alternators, regulators, charging systems, and light circuits. The course includes electrical theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course, along with AUTO 11, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-6 and is required for Automotive majors with emphasis on electrical systems. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 20
M 4
Engine Performance
AUTO 20
Units 4
This course is designed to give students the understanding of the operation of automotive engines and related systems such as electrical, ignition and fuel delivery. The course will also provide students with entry-level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory tasks and is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-8.
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AUTO 150
M 4
Introduction to Engine Machining
AUTO 150
Units 4
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic fundamentals of the internal combustion engine. The subjects will cover the operation and design of varied engine systems and the repair and rebuilding of these engines. This course will also provide instruction in the disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of the internal combustion engine. The student will be orientated in the use of general and specialty tools used in the rebuilding of internal combustion engines. ASE-based tasks will utilize hand tools, power tools and modern machining equipment. Completion of this course will prepare students to become certified in ASE area A-1. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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INDE 1
M 1
Career Plan/Industrial Technology
INDE 1
Units 1
Career opportunities and training requirements in Industrial Technology will be examined as well as small business employment and entrepreneurship. Students will be assisted in identifying career and business opportunities and developing career goals. This class is required of all Industrial Technology majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year

15 Units Total
AUTO 21
Pre. M 3
Advanced Engine Performance
AUTO 21
Units 3
This course is designed to continue the study of engine performance by including the emission control system and computer controlled engine operation. The course will also provide students with entry-level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory tasks and, along with AUTO 20, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in areas A-8 and L-1. This course along with AUTO 11 and AUTO 20 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of Automotive Repair Level 1 smog training certificate. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Prerequisite Courses
  • AUTO 20 Engine Performance
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AUTO 162
M 3
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
AUTO 162
Units 3
A course designed to give a working knowledge of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Subject matter covered will include transmission/transaxle maintenance and adjustment, in-vehicle transmission/transaxle repair, and off-vehicle transmission/ transaxle repair. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-2.
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AUTO 163
M 3
Heating, Air Conditioning & Accessories
AUTO 163
Units 3
This course is designed to give students a technical and working knowledge of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on entry-level skills necessary for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing modern automotive heating and air conditioning systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in Area A-7. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 147
M 3
Automotive Braking Systems
AUTO 147
Units 3
This course is designed to provide the entry level skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair various braking systems found on domestic and import automobiles and light trucks. The course includes brake theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks, and is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-5. Standard and power assist, drum and disc type systems, and anti-lock braking systems are included in this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 11
Pre. M 3
Intro to Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Tech
AUTO 11
Units 3
This course explores the use of Hybrid and Electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, driveability, inverter, DC/DC power transfer, and battery technology. Physics of battery storage, hybrid generation systems, electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed. Hybrid and high voltage maintenance procedures will be covered. This course could be a preparation for the student to successfully complete the L3 ASE certification exam. The Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) is a new, advanced level certification geared toward technicians who perform diagnoses and repairs on hybrid/electric vehicles. Students are advised that the Automobile Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) and Engine Performance (A8) certifications are required to register for the (L3) certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Prerequisite Courses
  • AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems
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Fall Semester, Second Year

8 Units Total
AUTO 132
M 3
Steering and Suspension
AUTO 132
Units 3
This course is designed to give students the entry-level skills required to diagnose, service, and repair modern automotive suspension systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students for ASE A-4 certification.
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AUTO 161
M 3
Manual Drive Train and Axles
AUTO 161
Units 3
This course is designed to give a technical and working knowledge of manual drive trains and axles. Subject matter includes clutch diagnosis and repair, manual transmission diagnosis and repair, transaxle diagnosis and repair, drive (half) shaft and universal joint diagnosis and repair, rear axle diagnosis and repair, four-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair, theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-3. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 94
M 2
Automotive Technology Work Exper Educ
AUTO 94
Units 2
Limitation on Enrollment: FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: Students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include work experience education units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Work Experience Education.

The Automotive Technology Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved automotive technology job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on the job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 14 units may be earned in a single semester.
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35

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

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