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Submitter's Information

Name

Anthony Teng

Title

Dean

Region

Orange County

College

Saddleback College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

John Jaramillo

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Automotive Chassis Systems

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Automotive Technology (094800)

Projected Start Date

08/01/23

Catalog Description

The Automotive Chassis Systems Certificate of Achievement prepares students for a career as automotive technicians with drivetrain emphasis. Students completing the certificate will be trained in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle chassis systems that consist of power train operation, air conditioning, clutch systems, differentials, and driveline components on both import and domestic vehicles and light trucks. This program is ideal for the small-business owner, independent shop, or the dealership career-oriented technician. The Automotive Chassis Systems Certificate of Achievement is a low unit certificate that will build on the completion of Beginning Technician Certificate of Achievement.

Enrollment Completer Projections

25

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

This certificate prepares students for a career in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle chassis systems that consist of power train operation, clutch systems, driveline and differential diagnostics/repair, air conditioning on both import and domestic vehicles and light trucks.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

9

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Successful completion of this stackable certificate will require completion of the Auto Tech Fundamentals certificate and the courses listed.

Program Requirements
AUTO 105* AUTOMOTIVE POWER TRAIN 3 Y2 FA
AUTO 107* AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 3 Y1 SP
AUTO 108* AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING 3 Y1 SP

Supporting Documents

Orange County Regional Questions

District

South Orange County CCD

College

Saddleback College

CRLC Member

John Jaramillo

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
Automotive Technology
List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region
Cypress, Golden West, Santa Ana, Fullerton
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
25
Priority Sector

Advanced Transportation

Submission Details

Published at

07/28/22 - 03:03 PM

Status

Recommended

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