Powertrain Technician - Major #8055

Certificate 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 powertrain service technician.


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 

15 units

AUTOT 281A
Automotive Power Trains I

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
The principles of automotive power train systems: automatic transmissions, drivelines, and differentials. Diagnosis and service methods.

AUTOT 281B
Automotive Power Trains II

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
The principles of automotive power train systems: automatic transaxles, driveaxles, and transfer cases. Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures.

AUTOT 283A
Engine Performance and Diagnosis

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
Latest technologies in automotive fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Diagnosing fuel, emission ignition systems. Introduction of diesel theory, application, and operation. Use of necessary test equipment.

AUTOT 283B
Electrical Systems

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
Basic electrical theory of the automotive electrical components and systems. Diagnosing, electrical components and systems including automotive computer controls using necessary equipment.

AUTOT 285
Automotive Engines

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
Engine design and operation including diagnosis, failure analysis, and service practices.
Total: 15 units