AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Chassis Technician I - Major #8056A - Certificate

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for employment as an automotive chassis service technician level I.

1. Create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system to industry standards.

2. Recommend an appropriate repair strategy for a given system to industry standards.

Program Map

Certificate Requirements 

8-10 units
AUTOT 19
Work Experience Education
Students will be introduced to supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

  1. Corequisite: AUTOT 50A
    2. OR
  2. Corequisite: AUTOT 50B
    3. OR
  3. Corequisite: ATGM 52
    4. OR
  4. Corequisite: AUTOT 52
    5. OR
  5. Corequisite: ATGM 54
    6. OR
  6. Corequisite: AUTOT 54
    7. OR
  7. Corequisite: MDHD 62
    8. OR
  8. Corequisite: MDHD 64
    1. CSU Transfer
      Select courses from Group A or Group B: (ATGM 54 or AUTOT 54 and ATGM 56 or AUTOT 56) or (AUTOT 282A and AUTOT 282B)
      Students will be introduced to theory and practical application of basic 4-wheel alignment, steering, and suspension systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)

      Course Details:

      1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
        1. CSU Transfer
          OR
          Students will be introduced to theory and practical application of basic 4-wheel alignment, steering, and suspension systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)

          Course Details:

          1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
            1. CSU Transfer
              AND
              Students will be introduced to complete disassembly and reassembly of various automotive braking systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)

              Course Details:

              1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                1. CSU Transfer
                  OR
                  Students will be introduced to complete disassembly and reassembly of various automotive braking systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)

                  Course Details:

                  1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                    1. CSU Transfer
                      OR
                      Students will be introduced to the theory of basic wheel alignment and suspension systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, and service adjustment specs.

                      Course Details:

                      1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                        2. OR
                      2. Prerequisite:
                            AND
                            Students will be introduced to the complete disassembly and reassembly of various automotive braking systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments.

                            Course Details:

                            1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                              2. OR
                            2. Prerequisite: