Automotive Technology ASCCA

. The automotive technology curriculum provides for entry level skills in the automotive field. The program is designed to impart in-depth technical skills as required in today’s highly technical automotive field. It prepares students for employment in the automotive and/or transportation trades. For those currently employed, upgrading and specialization skills will be stressed. The major emphasizes practical experience in actual repairs under simulated shop conditions. The program offers two introductory courses that are recommended for all students: AUTO 99 Introduction to Automotive Technology is a lecture class that can be taken face-to-face or fully online. AUTO 100 is a laboratory class that demonstrates how to perform basic services. Students must select one of these courses before taking AUTO 120. Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: • Demonstrate and practice standardized safety and hazardous waste handling practices. • Diagnose and repair engine mechanical and ignition problems utilizing a variety of diagnostic and repair equipment. • Evaluate vehicle emission equipment and accurately perform a full smog inspection. • Diagnose and repair vehicles that fail smog inspections. • Read and interpret automotive electrical wiring diagrams to aid in the diagnosis of automotive electrical problems. • Following prescribed industry standards, correctly utilize test equipment and tools to diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems. • Independently demonstrate ability to perform computer system and fuel system service using related diagnostic equipment. • Evaluate technical service bulletins for assisting in repairing various drivability concerns. • Utilize communication skills to effectively deal with disgruntled colleagues in your work place. • Utilize good customer relations techniques to improve customer satisfaction. • Correctly adhere to BAR regulations involving writing repair order estimates, revising estimates, and final invoicing. • Independently apply technical training and skill sets learned at school in an actual automotive repair shop environment.

an anticipated 25 annual completers in the ASCCA program

The Automotive Service Councils of California Association (ASCCA) sponsored degree program offers a unique, on-the-job training opportunity to those students who are accepted. Training includes all National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certification areas for Master Technician Certification. Students will be required to further their studies in an ASCCA-sponsoring dealership as a paid, work experience technician. This program requires an application, a sponsor relationship with an ASCCA repair dealer, or affiliated member business of the association. Successful students will gain over 1000 hours of documented and evaluated paid work experience relating to the learning objectives of the program, Automotive Service Excellence master certifications, and California Smog Inspector and Repair Technician training licensing.

• Auto 099 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3 or • Auto 100 Introduction to Automotive Technology Lab 1 • Auto 122 Automotive Electrical Systems 5 • Auto 123 Engine Performance II Emissions Systems 5 • Auto 129 Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles 5 • Auto 130 Automotive Brakes and Brake License 5 • Auto 140 Four Wheel Alignment 5 • Auto 141 Emission Control License Fundamentals Level I Inspector Training 3 • Auto 142 Emission License Procedures Level II Inspector Training 2 • Auto 182* Automotive Work Experience 12 Total Required 43-45 Plus General Education Requirements