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Automotive Technology 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:
2025-26
Total Units:
49

First Year

Semester 1

12 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
RE
AT 100
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

Semester 2

12 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
Req
AT 130
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
3
Req
AT 313
Automatic Transmission and Transaxles
3
Req
AT 314
Automotive Engine Repair
3
Req
AT 330
Automotive Electrical Systems
3

Second Year

Semester 3

12 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
Req
AT 181
Electrical Fundamentals and Multimeter Basics
3
Req
AT 331
Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems
3
Req
AT 333
California State Smog Check Inspector Training
6
AT 314

Semester 4

13 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites
Req
AT 332
Engine Performance & Electronic Engine Controls
6
AT 331 and 333
Req
AT 310
Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
3
Req
AT 311
Suspension and Steering Systems
3
RE
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 entry-level positions in the automotive industry.

Scheduling Notes:

  • The semesters that these courses are available may vary.  See the course schedule for their availability.

Other Notes:

  • This certificate prepares students for all nine Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications, including Advanced Engine Performance (L-1). It also fulfills the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) requirements for CA State Smog Check Inspector and CA State Smog Check Repair Technician test candidates.
  • An internship (AT 298) is highly recommended 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.
  • This certificate can be started in the fall as well. See a counselor to adjust the course work.

Published November 02, 2025

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