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
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

        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

              AUTOT 283A
              Transportation Engine and Emission Control Systems

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
              Students will be introduced to the latest technologies in transportation fuel delivery, emission control, and ignition systems. Diagnosing fuel, emission ignition systems. Introduction of diesel theory, application, and operation. Use of necessary test equipment.
              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 285
                          Transportation Engines

                          3 units
                          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                          Students will be introduced to engine design and operation including diagnosis, failure analysis, and service practices.
                          Course Details:
                          1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                                Total: 15 units