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Automotive Component Service Technician Certificate

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
37

First Year

Semester 1

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
RE
AT 100 1
Technical Basics for the Automotive Professional
3
Req
AT 105
Mathematics for Automotive Technology
3
Req
AT 110
Automotive Brakes
3
Req
AT 180
Automotive Data Acquisition
3

1 or AT 103

Semester 2

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
AT 130
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
3
Req
AT 311
Suspension and Steering Systems
3
Req
AT 313
Automatic Transmission and Transaxles
3
Req
AT 314
Automotive Engine Repair
3

Second Year

Semester 3

13 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
AT 140
Advanced Automotive Skill and Speed Development
3
Req
AT 181
Electrical Fundamentals and Multimeter Basics
3
Req
AT 310
Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
3
Req
AT 330
Automotive Electrical Systems
3
Req
AT 298
Work Experience in Automotive Technology
1
Explanation of Categories
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program

Career path

Career Options:

This certificate prepares students for employment as a technician, shop foreman, or service manager for new car dealers, automotive repair shops, and fleet operators.

Other Notes:

  • An internship (AT 298) is required as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn at least 1 unit for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through AT 298. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 13, 2024

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