Chassis Technician - Major #8053 - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for employment as a chassis service technician.

1. Create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system.

2. Recommend an appropriate repair strategy for a given system to industry standard.

Program Map

Certificate Requirements 

23 units
AUTOT 9
Automotive Essentials
Students will be introduced to automotive components, service tools, and equipment. Designed for the prospective Career Technology Education (CTE) teacher and students needing an exploratory course in the automotive field. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

      1. CSU Transfer
        AUTOT 19
        Work Experience Education
        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)
        AUTOT 282A
        Transportation Suspension and Wheel Alignment
        Students will be introduced to the theory of basic wheel alignment and suspension systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, and service adjustment specs.

        Course Details:

        1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
          2. OR
        2. Prerequisite:
              AUTOT 282B
              Transportation Braking Systems
              Students will be introduced to the complete disassembly and reassembly of various automotive braking systems. Operating principles, component description, diagnosis, repair, and service adjustments.

              Course Details:

              1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                2. OR
              2. Prerequisite:
                    AUTOT 283B
                    Transportation Electrical Systems
                    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
                      2. OR
                    2. Prerequisite:
                          AUTOT 284
                          Transportation Air Conditioning
                          Students will be introduced to theory in vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems/components. R-12 and R-134A refrigeration systems, recovery, recycling, charging, leak, and performance testing. Discuss the diagnosis, service, and repair of automatic temperature/climate control.

                          Course Details:

                          1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                            2. OR
                          2. Prerequisite: