AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Powertrain Technician I - Major #8058A

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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. 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 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
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
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
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. (
  2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
    3. AND
  3. Advisory: MATH 103
    4. )
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
    2. OR
  2. Prerequisite:
    3. )
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
    2. OR
  2. Prerequisite:
    3. )
Total: 8-10 units