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: 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)

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: 2021 Fall Semester
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)
or
AUTOT 52
Automotive Electrical Systems
4 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
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)
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: 2021 Fall Semester
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)
or
AUTOT 55
Power Trains: Transmissions/Transaxles, Differentials, and Driveaxles
6 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
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)
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