AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Powertrain Technician II - Major #8058B

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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 II.

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 

11-12 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: (AUTOT 52 or ATGM 52 and AUTOT 55 or ATGM 55) or (AUTOT 281A, AUTOT 281B, and AUTOT 283B)

      9-10 units

      Group A: (AUTOT 52 or ATGM 52) and (AUTOT 55 or ATGM 55)

      10 units
      AUTOT 52 or ATGM 52- Automotive Electrical Systems
      4 units
      ATGM 52
      Automotive Electrical Systems
      4 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
      Students will be introduced to basic electrical theory and operation of the automotive electrical components and systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical components and systems including automotive computer controls using necessary equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
        1. CSU Transfer
          or
          AUTOT 52
          Automotive Electrical Systems
          4 units
          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
          Students will be introduced to basic electrical theory and operation of the automotive electrical components and systems. Testing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical components and systems including automotive computer controls using necessary equipment. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:
          1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
            1. CSU Transfer
              and
              ATGM 55 or AUTOT 55- Power Trains: Transmissions/Transaxles, Differentials, and Driveaxles
              6 units
              ATGM 55
              Power Trains: Transmissions/Transaxles, Differentials, and Driveaxles
              6 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
              Students will be introduced to the principles of automotive power train systems: automatic and manual transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases, clutch assembles, driveaxles, drivelines, and differentials. Diagnosis, service, and repair. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
              1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                1. CSU Transfer
                  or
                  AUTOT 55
                  Power Trains: Transmissions/Transaxles, Differentials, and Driveaxles
                  6 units
                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                  Students will be introduced to the principles of automotive power train systems: automatic and manual transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases, clutch assembles, driveaxles, drivelines, and differentials. Diagnosis, service, and repair. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                    1. CSU Transfer
                      or

                      AUTOT 281A, AUTOT 281B, and AUTOT 283B- Transportation Power Trains I, Transportation Power Trains II, and Transportation Electrical Systems

                      9 units
                      AUTOT 281A
                      Transportation Power Trains I
                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                      Students will be introduced to the principles of automotive power train systems: automatic transmissions, drivelines, and differentials. Diagnosis and service methods.
                      Course Details:
                      1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                            and
                            AUTOT 281B
                            Transportation Power Trains II
                            3 units
                            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                            Students will be introduced to the principles of automotive power train systems: automatic transaxles, driveaxles, and transfer cases. Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures.
                            Course Details:
                            1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                                  and
                                  AUTOT 283B
                                  Transportation Electrical Systems
                                  3 units
                                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                  Students will be introduced to basic electrical theory of electrical components and systems. Diagnosing, electrical components and systems including computer controls using necessary equipment.
                                  Course Details:
                                  1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                                        Total: 11-12 units