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: 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:

          Principles of Engine Theory and Service

          4 units

          ATGM 51
          Principles of Engine Theory and Service

          4 units
          Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
          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
          2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
          3. Advisory: MATH 103
                or

                AUTOT 51
                Principles of Engine Theory and Service

                4 units
                Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                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
                2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                3. Advisory: MATH 103

                      Engine Performance

                      4 units

                      ATGM 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)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                      2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                      3. Advisory: MATH 103
                            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)
                            Course Details:
                            1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                            2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                            3. Advisory: MATH 103
                                  Total: 10 units