AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Chassis Technician I - Major #8056A

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


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


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system to industry standards.
  2. 2. Recommend an appropriate repair strategy for a given system to industry standards.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements 

8-10 units

AUTOT 19
Work Experience Education

2 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
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
    9. )

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)

6-8 units

Group A: (ATGM 54 or AUTOT 54) and (ATGM 56 or AUTOT 56)

8 units
ATGM 54 or AUTOT 54- Suspension, Steering, and Wheel Alignment
4 units
ATGM 54
Suspension, Steering, and Wheel Alignment
4 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
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
or
AUTOT 54
Suspension, Steering, and Wheel Alignment
4 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
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
and
ATGM 56 or AUTOT 56- Automotive Braking Systems
4 units
ATGM 56
Automotive Braking Systems
4 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
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
or
AUTOT 56
Automotive Braking Systems
4 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
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
or

Group B: (AUTOT 282A and AUTOT 282B)- Transportation Suspension, Wheel Alignment, and Braking Systems

6 units
AUTOT 282A
Transportation Suspension and Wheel Alignment
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
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:
    3. )
and
AUTOT 282B
Transportation Braking Systems
3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
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:
    3. )
Total: 8-10 units