Automotive Service and Technology, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Program Overview

Automotive Service and Technology, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Overview

Our ten-month certificate program is similar to those offered at private trade schools. Students who desire to finish their schooling in that period of time will enroll in automotive courses only. A student program schedule will be from 8 to 12 a.m. daily and from 12:30 to 4:10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students who have never had a high school level introductory Automotive class will need to enroll additionally in two introductory Automotive sections.

The program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in all eight certification areas. Graduates will have learned sufficient basic material to be able to enter and progress in the field of Automotive repair. Part-time jobs are encouraged and many students will choose to enhance their school learning by working in an Automotive repair shop after school hours.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a C or better in each course. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.

• Department Requirements:
  • AUTO 120: Automotive Business and Soft Skills (4 units)
  • AUTO 130: Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair (4.5 units)
  • AUTO 140: Automotive Engines (4.5 units)
  • AUTO 150: Automotive Brakes, Suspension, & Steering Systems (4.5 units)
  • AUTO 160: Automotive Electricity and Electronic Systems (4.5 units)
  • AUTO 170: Automotive Engine Performance (4.5 units)
  • AUTO 180: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (3 units)
  • AUTO 190: Automotive Drivetrain Systems (4.5 units)
  • AUTO 200: Automotive Advanced Diagnosis & ADAS (3 units)
  • AUTO 210: Automotive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems (4.5 units)
• Total Units: 41.50

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will develop skills to advance their knowledge as automotive technicians.
2. Students will conduct themselves on the job as professionals, including practicing safety precautions to prevent accidents.
3. Students will become lifelong learners and advocates for the automotive industry.

Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The Automotive Service and Technology Certificate of Achievement (C) program is a ten-month program designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to enter and progress in the field of automotive repair.
• The program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in all eight certification areas.
• Students who desire to finish their schooling in ten months will enroll in automotive courses only.
• Students who have never had a high school level introductory Automotive class will need to enroll additionally in two introductory Automotive sections.

Objectives:

• Graduates will have learned sufficient basic material to be able to enter and progress in the field of Automotive repair.
• Students will develop skills to advance their knowledge as automotive technicians.
• Students will conduct themselves on the job as professionals, including practicing safety precautions to prevent accidents.
• Students will become lifelong learners and advocates for the automotive industry.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Automotive Business and Soft Skills
• Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair
• Automotive Engines
• Automotive Brakes, Suspension, & Steering Systems
• Automotive Electricity and Electronic Systems
• Automotive Engine Performance
• Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
• Automotive Drivetrain Systems
• Automotive Advanced Diagnosis & ADAS
• Automotive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems

Program Structure:

• The program is structured as a ten-month certificate program.
• Students who desire to finish their schooling in that period of time will enroll in automotive courses only.
• A student program schedule will be from 8 to 12 a.m. daily and from 12:30 to 4:10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Course Schedule:

• First Year
• Fall Semester
• AUTO 101 Introduction to Auto Mechanics (3 units)
• AUTO 110 Fundamentals of Automotive Servicing (4 units)
• AUTO 111 Engine Rebuilding (7 units)
• AUTO 113 Automotive Fuel and Air Conditioning Systems (4.6 units) or AUTO 112 Brakes, Suspension and Steering (4.6 units)
• Spring Semester
• AUTO 114 Automotive Power Train 1 (7 units) or AUTO 115 Automotive Electricity (7 units)
• AUTO 116 Engine Performance (7 units)
• AUTO 290 Work Experience In Automotive Service And Technology (2-4 units) (recommended, not required)
• Second Year
• Fall Semester
• AUTO 113 Automotive Fuel and Air Conditioning Systems (4.6 units) or AUTO 112 Brakes, Suspension and Steering (4.6 units)
• AUTO 114 Automotive Power Train 1 (7 units) or AUTO 115 Automotive Electricity (7 units)
• AUTO 290 Work Experience In Automotive Service And Technology (2-4 units) (recommended, not required)

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• AUTO 120 Automotive Business and Soft Skills (4 units)
• This course covers the business aspects of the automotive industry, including customer service, marketing, and sales.
• AUTO 130 Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair (4.5 units)
• This course covers the basics of automotive maintenance and light repair, including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• AUTO 140 Automotive Engines (4.5 units)
• This course covers the theory and operation of automotive engines, including engine components, lubrication, and cooling systems.
• AUTO 150 Automotive Brakes, Suspension, & Steering Systems (4.5 units)
• This course covers the theory and operation of automotive brakes, suspension, and steering systems, including brake components, suspension components, and steering components.
• AUTO 160 Automotive Electricity and Electronic Systems (4.5 units)
• This course covers the theory and operation of automotive electrical and electronic systems, including electrical components, wiring diagrams, and electronic control modules.
• AUTO 170 Automotive Engine Performance (4.5 units)
• This course covers the theory and operation of automotive engine performance systems, including fuel injection systems, ignition systems, and emission control systems.
• AUTO 180 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (3 units)
• This course covers the theory and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems, including heating components, air conditioning components, and refrigerant systems.
• AUTO 190 Automotive Drivetrain Systems (4.5 units)
• This course covers the theory and operation of automotive drivetrain systems, including transmissions, differentials, and axles.
• AUTO 200 Automotive Advanced Diagnosis & ADAS (3 units)
• This course covers the theory and operation of automotive advanced diagnosis and ADAS systems, including diagnostic tools, scan tools, and ADAS components.
• AUTO 210 Automotive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems (4.5 units)

Careers:

• Graduates of the Automotive Service and Technology Certificate of Achievement (C) program will be prepared for entry-level positions in the automotive repair industry.
• Potential career paths include:
• Automotive technician
• Automotive mechanic
• Automotive service technician
• Automotive repair technician