AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Chassis Technician I - Major #8056A

Certificate Program Map
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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: 2024 Summer Semester

Certificate Requirements 

10 units

AUTOT 19
Work Experience Education

2 units
Effective Term: 2024 Summer Semester
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:

          Suspension, Steering and Wheel Alignment

          4 units

          ATGM 54
          Suspension, Steering, and Wheel Alignment

          4 units
          Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
          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
          2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
          3. Advisory: MATH 103
                or

                AUTOT 54
                Suspension, Steering, and Wheel Alignment

                4 units
                Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                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
                2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                3. Advisory: MATH 103

                      Automotive Braking Systems

                      4 units

                      ATGM 56
                      Automotive Braking Systems

                      4 units
                      Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                      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
                      2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                      3. Advisory: MATH 103
                            or

                            AUTOT 56
                            Automotive Braking Systems

                            4 units
                            Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                            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
                            2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                            3. Advisory: MATH 103
                                  Total: 10 units