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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 Engine Repair Technician

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Automotive Technology (094800)

Projected Start Date

08/01/23

Catalog Description

The Automotive Engine Repair Technicianl Certificate of Achievement prepares students for careers as automotive technicians with an emphasis in engine mechanical repair, engine machining processes and mechanical diagnostics. Students completing this certificate will be trained in knowledge of all phases of engine mechanical systems, engine performance system operations, diagnostics, and repair. Students will be qualified to achieve a career in automotive engine repair as an Automotive Engine Repair Technician (Heavy Line Technician), Automotive Engine Performance Diagnostics Technician, or General Automotive Technician at a privately-owned repair shop, corporately owned repair shop, or manufacturer dealership. Graduates of the Automotive Engine Service Specialist program will be qualified to take the related National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exam A1. The Automotive Engine Repair Technician 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

The curriculum in the Automotive Engine Repair Technician Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare the student for entry into the specialized field of engine mechanical diagnostics, engine mechanical repair for cylinder heads and lower rotating assemblies, engine performance in electronic and ignition systems, engine performance in fuel and emissions systems, advanced measurements and calculations and repair on both import and domestic passenger vehicles and light trucks. Students who successfully complete the requirements for Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate will be able to perform basic automotive maintenance, diagnosis, service operations, and be immediately productive on the job.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

10

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

Award of this certificate requires the successful completion of the Auto Tech Fundamentals certificate and the following courses

Program Requirements
AUTO 104A* AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES 5 Y2-FA
AUTO 104B* AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES 5 Y2-SP  
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)




















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

09/16/22 - 09:52 AM

Status

Recommended

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