Automotive Heavy Line and Chassis Technician

This program focuses on vehicle systems related to either Ford ASSET, Chrysler CAP, or the Import Technician Training Program (ITTP). The courses are designed to provide students with both theory and hands-on skills that will enable them to become entry level technicians at dealerships. After the first semester students will be gaining work experience in the field. 

I project having 54-60 completers earning a certificate every year.

The program goal is to provide training that will assist students in becoming entry level automotive technicians at dealerships. 

• Perform cranking compression and interpret the results. 
• Perform cylinder leakage testing and interpret the results.

Below are the program objectives:

• Demonstrate safe practices when working on all types of vehicles.
• Demonstrate how to find repair procedures using service information.
• Analyze service information in order to diagnose and repair vehicle faults.
• Perform tire mounting, dismounting, and balancing.
• Perform disc and drum brake diagnosis and repair.
• Perform front and rear strut and shock replacement.
• Demonstrate how to diagnose and interpret data related to chassis concerns.
• Demonstrate how to perform a four-wheel alignment.
• Perform cranking compression and interpret the results. 
• Perform cylinder leakage testing and interpret the results.
• Perform engine disassembly, inspection, and reassembly.
• Gain experience working in the field.
  

Students are required to complete the automotive alignment, brake, and suspension course. They will then continue with an engine repair course along with two work experiences.

The program was approved and recommend by the Cerritos College Automotive Department advisory committee on December 19, 2019.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Auto 151	Automotive Alignment, Brake, and Suspension	6.0	Year 1
Auto 73	Work Experience	3.0	Year 1
Auto 111	Automotive Engines	4.0	Year 1
Auto 73	Work Experience	3.0	Year 1

Cypress College, Rio Hondo College, Santa Ana College, Fullerton College, Saddleback College, East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Trade Tech, El Camino College

Cypress College, Rio Hondo College, Santa Ana College, Fullerton College, Saddleback College, East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Trade Tech, El Camino College

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