Automotive Technology: Engine Performance & Electrical Diagnosis Technician

Program Overview

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Automotive Technology: Engine Performance & Electrical Diagnosis Technician

at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The Engine Performance & Electrical Diagnosis certificate option prepares students for employment as an entry-level automotive technician. Courses focus on beginning and intermediate electrical along with engine performance and advanced engine performance. Design, function, and operation of all these systems is also included in the certificate. Graduates are employed as entry- level technicians, general service technicians, or apprentice technicians.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $35,000 to $108,000 with an average salary of $67,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to change little nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +2.4%
  • Average Salary: $91k
  • Salary Range: $65k - $108k
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
  • Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Job Growth: +1.6%
  • Average Salary: $61k
  • Salary Range: $44k - $74k
• Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
  • Education Level: Associate's degree
  • Job Growth: +4.4%
  • Average Salary: $68k
  • Salary Range: $42k - $108k
• Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
  • Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Job Growth: +4.8%
  • Average Salary: $86k
  • Salary Range: $78k - $101k
• Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -18%
  • Average Salary: $50k
  • Salary Range: $35k - $61k
• Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -0.3%
  • Average Salary: $51k
  • Salary Range: $39k - $59k

Program Map

Pathway: to Certificate

Automotive Technology: Engine Performance & Electrical Diagnosis

Technician

Certificate of Achievement

18.0 Units

• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Fall 2024

1st Term

10.0 UNITS

• MAJ AUTO 160
  • Introduction to Automotive Electrical
  • 5.0 Units
• MAJ AUTO 180
  • Electronic Engine Management Systems
  • 5.0 Units

Spring 2025

2nd Term

8.0 UNITS

• MAJ AUTO 260
  • Intermediate Automotive Electrical
  • 4.0 Units
• MAJ AUTO 280
  • Diagnostic Engine Performance
  • 4.0 Units

Automotive Technology: Engine Performance & Electrical Diagnosis Technician - Certificate of Achievement

18.0 units