Automotive Electricity/Electronics Certificate of Achievement

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Automotive Technician	60 units
Automotive Technology	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Asian Engine Performance Technology	19 - 20 units
Automotive Advanced Engine Performance Technology	19 - 20 units
Automotive Chassis, Alignment and Brake Technology	19 - 20 units
Automotive Drive Train Technology	19 - 20 units
Automotive Engine Performance Technology	19 - 20 units
Automotive Engines Technology	19 - 20 units
CS Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported
Automotive Technician - Entry Level	7 units

Career Opportunities

Automotive Electrical and Electronic Technicians are capable of diagnosing and repairing automotive and light truck electrical and electronic systems and related components throughout the vehicle. The students could also use this knowledge to become a service advisor, service manager, parts technician or parts manager.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Successfully pass 3 out of 8 Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF) exams.
Apply theories, principles, and concepts to address skills learned that would apply to the ASEEF Certified areas of the Automotive Technology Program.
Exhibit strong and effective written and oral communication skills.
Exhibit strong electrical and mechanical analytical diagnostic skills.
Recognize the importance of and practice ethical behavior in a professional work setting, both within the workforce and within the community.
Successfully complete 100% of P-1 ASEEF specific tasks.
Successfully complete 95% of the P-2 ASEEF specific tasks.
Successfully complete 65% of the P-3 ASEEF specific tasks.

Program Overview

The College's Automotive Technology program is certified by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF). The program is conducted in a well-equipped facility with a large fleet of late model domestic and import vehicles. Automobile manufacturers provide substantial support for the program.

Students can pursue a certificate or degree in Automotive Technology or a specialty degree or certificate in Japanese Automotive Technology. Our partnerships with Subaru of America, Inc., Nissan of America, Infinity of America, Ford Motor Co. and Audi of America, Inc. provide employment opportunities for students enrolled in our programs. Our internship program matches students with employers who agree to mentor the student for a minimum of one semester. The College also provides numerous classes to update the knowledge and skills of practicing technicians.

Program Requirements

Required Courses		Units
AUTO 710 *	Fundamentals of Automotive Technology	4 units
	OR
AUTO 711	Automotive Entry Level Technician Fundamentals	5 units
	OR
AUTO 509.1	Automotive Fundamentals for High School I	2.5 units
	AND
AUTO 509.2	Automotive Fundamentals for High School II	2.5 units
	AND
AUTO 713	Automotive Electricity and Electronics	15 units

* The AUTO 710, 711 or 509.1 and 509.2 requirement can also be met with one year of High School Automotive, or one year of verifiable work experience, or an automotive fundamentals course from an accredited community college automotive program, in combination with the ability to pass our comprehensive written and practical AUTO 710 fundamentals credit by exam test.

Total Required Units: 19 - 20