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Casandra Greene
Instructional Programs Support Coordinator
Inland Empire/Desert
Riverside City College
CTE Dean
Shari Yates
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Program Details
Automotive Undercar Specialist
New Program
Automotive Technology (094800)
05/03/20
The Automotive Undercar Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of; Braking, Steering, and Suspension systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis placed on hydraulics, wheel alignment, and vibration correction procedures. Antilock brakes, traction control, vehicle stability control, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) are covered.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate personal and shop safety procedures needed to safely work in an automotive shop environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service and repair automotive suspension and steering systems using industry approved equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service and repair automotive brake systems systems using industry approved equipment.
• Utilize common shop equipment to correct wheel alignment and vibration concerns.
• Demonstrate ability to test and diagnose electronic suspension, steering, and braking systems found on modern automobiles.
25 students annually
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
- A.S. Degree (S)
The Automotive Undercar Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of; Braking, Steering, and Suspension systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis placed on hydraulics, wheel alignment, and vibration correction procedures. Antilock brakes, traction control, vehicle stability control, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) are covered.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate personal and shop safety procedures needed to safely work in an automotive shop environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service and repair automotive suspension and steering systems using industry approved equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service and repair automotive brake systems systems using industry approved equipment.
• Utilize common shop equipment to correct wheel alignment and vibration concerns.
• Demonstrate ability to test and diagnose electronic suspension, steering, and braking systems found on modern automobiles.
Course Units and Hours
20
20
60
Course Report
Required Courses: 20 .units
| Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT-4A | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 4 | Semester 2 or 3 |
| AUT-4B | Advanced Suspension and Brake Systems | 4 | Semester 3 |
| AUT-5 | Automotive Brakes | 4 | Semester 2 or 3 |
| AUT-6A | Automotive Electrical Systems 1 | 4 | Semester 2 |
| AUT-50 | Automotive Principles | 4 | Semester 1 |
Required Courses: 20 .units
| Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT-4A | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 4 | Semester 2 or 3 |
| AUT-4B | Advanced Suspension and Brake Systems | 4 | Semester 3 |
| AUT-5 | Automotive Brakes | 4 | Semester 2 or 3 |
| AUT-6A | Automotive Electrical Systems 1 | 4 | Semester 2 |
| AUT-50 | Automotive Principles | 4 | Semester 1 |
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05/12/20 - 02:56 PM
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Diann Thursby Super User · 06/09/20
Received regional recommendation at 06-08-2020 IEDRC Deans Meeting.