Chassis Technician - Major #8053

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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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 a chassis service technician.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system.
  2. 2. Recommend an appropriate repair strategy for a given system to industry standard.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements 

23 units

AUTOT 9
Automotive Essentials

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
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

        8 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)

        AUTOT 282A
        Transportation Suspension and Wheel Alignment

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
        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

              AUTOT 282B
              Transportation Braking Systems

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
              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

                    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

                          AUTOT 284
                          Transportation Air Conditioning

                          3 units
                          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                          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
                                Total: 23 units