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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Automatic Transmission Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Automotive Technology (094800)

Projected Start Date

08/01/23

Catalog Description

The Automatic Transmission Certificate is designed to provide the student with entry level employment skills needed in the area of automatic transmission service and repair. A student can seek employment in new car dealerships, specialty repair shops, and franchise automotive repair facilities. The course work will develop a student’s understanding of automatic transmission operation, components, service procedures, and rebuilding techniques. This certificate requires a total of 18 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.

Enrollment Completer Projections

5 annual completions

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The Automatic Transmission Certificate is designed to provide the student with entry level employment skills needed in the area of automatic transmission service and repair. A student can seek employment in new car dealerships, specialty repair shops, and franchise automotive repair facilities. The course work will develop a student’s understanding of automatic transmission operation, components, service procedures, and rebuilding techniques.  The stated goals and objectives for this Certificate will fulfill the college’s mission and curriculum offerings. This program meets the objectives of the district master plan by providing training and jobs to our student population. Based on LMI employment data, a need exists for this certificate and courses contained within.  

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18

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

This certificate requires a total of 18 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AUTO 120 FAutomatic Transmission Fundamentals3S1
AUTO 121 FAutomatic Transmissions8S2
AUTO 160 FAutomotive Electrical and Electronic Systems5Y1
AUTO 195 FAutomotive Specialty Practice2S2




Supporting Documents

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Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

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
Santa Ana College Cypress College Saddleback College Golden West College
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
5-10 students
Priority Sector

Advanced Transportation

Submission Details

Published at

11/16/22 - 03:21 PM

Status

Recommended

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