AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Powertrain Technician I - Major #8058A

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 powertrain service technician level I.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path 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. Corequisite: AUTOT 50B
  3. Corequisite: ATGM 52
  4. Corequisite: AUTOT 52
  5. Corequisite: ATGM 54
  6. Corequisite: AUTOT 54
  7. Corequisite: MDHD 62
  8. Corequisite: MDHD 64
    1. CSU Transfer

      Select Group A or Group B: (ATGM 51 or AUTOT 51 and ATGM 53 or AUTOT 53) or (AUTOT 283A and 285)

      6-8 units

      Group A: (ATGM 51 or AUTOT 51) and (ATGM 53 or AUTOT 53)

      8 units
      ATGM 51 or AUTOT 51-Principles of Engine Theory and Service
      4 units
      ATGM 51
      Principles of Engine Theory and Service
      4 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
      Students will be introduced to engine design and operation including diagnosis, failure analysis, and service practices. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
        1. CSU Transfer
          or
          AUTOT 51
          Principles of Engine Theory and Service
          4 units
          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
          Students will be introduced to engine design and operation including diagnosis, failure analysis, and service practices. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:
          1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
            1. CSU Transfer
              and
              ATGM 53 or AUTOT 53- Engine Performance
              4 units
              ATGM 53
              Engine Performance
              4 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
              Students will be introduced to engine theory and construction related to engine performance. History and theory of operation for the different types of automotive systems. Latest technologies in automotive fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing fuel, emission, and ignition systems. Use of necessary test equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
              1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                1. CSU Transfer
                  or
                  AUTOT 53
                  Engine Performance
                  4 units
                  Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                  Engine theory and construction related to engine performance. History and theory of operation for the different types of automotive systems. Latest technologies in automotive fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing fuel, emission, and ignition systems. Use of necessary test equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                  or

                  Group B: (AUTOT 283A and AUTOT 285)- Transportation Engine and Emission Control Systems

                  6 units
                  AUTOT 283A
                  Transportation Engine and Emission Control Systems
                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                  Students will be introduced to the latest technologies in transportation fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Diagnosing fuel, emission ignition systems. Introduction of diesel theory, application, and operation. Use of necessary test equipment.
                  Course Details:
                  1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                        and
                        AUTOT 285
                        Transportation Engines
                        3 units
                        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                        Students will be introduced to engine design and operation including diagnosis, failure analysis, and service practices.
                        Course Details:
                        1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                              Total: 8-10 units