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: 2024 Summer Semester

Certificate Requirements 

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)
Course Details:

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

                      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)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                      2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                      3. Advisory: MATH 103
                            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)
                            Course Details:
                            1. Corequisite: AUTOT 9
                            2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                            3. Advisory: MATH 103
                                  Total: 12 units