Powertrain Technician - Major #8055

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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.


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: 2022 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements 

16 units

AUTOT 19
Work Experience Education

1 unit
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:

          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.
          Course Details:
          1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
          2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
          3. Advisory: MATH 103

                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.
                Course Details:
                1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                3. Advisory: MATH 103

                      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.
                      Course Details:
                      1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                      2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                      3. Advisory: MATH 103

                            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.
                            Course Details:
                            1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                            2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                            3. Advisory: MATH 103

                                  AUTOT 285
                                  Automotive Engines

                                  3 units
                                  Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                                  Engine design and operation including diagnosis, failure analysis, and service practices.
                                  Course Details:
                                  1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 9
                                  2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                  3. Advisory: MATH 103
                                        Total: 16 units