Automotive General Service Technician, CoA
Program Description
The Certificate of Achievement, Automotive General Service Technician program trains individuals in basic automotive repair and maintenance. Graduates of the program will be well qualified for entry level automotive maintenance and parts store positions. Successful students complete the core areas of ASE training. All general service training may be applied toward other automotive certificate and degree programs.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 101 | Introduction to General Mechanics (Summer) | 4 |
| AUTO 111 | Automotive Electricity | 4 |
| AUTO 112 | Automotive Electricity II | 4 |
| OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| AUTO 136 | Engine Repair | 5 |
| AUTO 145 | Automotive Brakes | 5 |
| AUTO 150 | Steering and Suspension Systems | 5 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| CE 201 | Workplace Readiness | 3 |
| BUS 107 | Business Speech Communications | 3 |
| MATH 108 | Math for Technicians | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Total Units | 37 | |
Program Requirements
Certificates of Achievement are a set of courses that can serve as a stepping stone to an associate degree or allow students to enter the workforce. Certificates of Achievement have a general education component.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications | ||
| BUS 107 | Business Speech Communications | 3 |
| or COM 113 | Fundamentals of Speech Communications | |
| Human Relations | 3 | |
Strongly recommended: | ||
| Workplace Readiness | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Math for Technicians (or higher) | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| AUTO 101 | Introduction to General Mechanics | 4 |
| AUTO 111 | Automotive Electricity | 4 |
| AUTO 112 | Automotive Electricity II | 4 |
| AUTO 136 | Engine Repair | 5 |
| AUTO 145 | Automotive Brakes | 5 |
| AUTO 150 | Steering and Suspension Systems | 5 |
| OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
| Total Units | 37 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1. Identify and implement safety procedures involved in diagnosis, service, and repair of all major light vehicle components and systems.
PSLO2. Analyze and interpret diagnostic and test information to formulate correct repair procedures.
PSLO3. Demonstrate correct repair strategies and techniques by applying knowledge of system operation and demonstration of mechanical skills to accomplish repair tasks.
