Manufacturer Specific Technologies

This certificate is designed for students seeking manufacturer specific training for employment as a service technician at a new car dealership. The coursework provides a foundation for introductory aspects of automotive and electrical fundamentals, but focuses on specific training and information for a select vehicle manufacturer such as Subaru, Fiat-Chrysler, Hyundai, etc. Students will complete similar training as that of service technicians employed at dealerships.

There are no prerequisites for courses.

Enrollment is limited to 24 students per course, per semester.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Use a manufacturer specific scantool to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes and use manufacturer service information to diagnosis code.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to use manufacturer specialty tools to disassemble and reassemble a manufacturer specific engine.
  
• Explain the differences between manufacturer service information and describe the pros and cons of each system.
  

Approximately 8 students are expected to complete this certificate annually.

• Identify and explain engine components and manufacturer specific engine designs.
• Demonstrate navigation of manufcaturer specific service information to retreive repair procedures and specifications.
• Explain ohms law and watts law, and calculate electrical circuit equations.
• Identify and explain the different types of drivetrains used by different manufacturers.
• Use a manufacturer specific scantool to retrieve a diagnostic trouble code.
• Explain the different manufacturer specific vehicle communication systems.

The mission of the Santa Ana College Automotive Department is to prepare students for degree and certificate attainment through coursework in automotive programs. The department empowers all students with knowledge to make career focused decisions with a thorough education focusing on all major areas of modern automobiles. The automotive department values partnerships with local and regional repair and service facilities. Through advisory committee meetings and local connections, faculty maintain a close relationship with employers and manufacturer representatives to stay current with industry trends and technology.

The automotive department is in a continuous state of improvement and technological advancement. Due to automotive being an evolving discipline, the equipment, tools, and teaching aids continuously require updating. Furthermore, as new technologies are introduced on modern vehicles, the automotive department will continually seek to stay current technology. For these reasons, faculty are constantly seeking grant funding for large purchases and introduction of new programs. Lastly, the department has connections with vehicle manufacturers such as Subaru and Fiat-Chrysler. Through these connections, the department can obtain vehicle and tool donations. Also, the manufacturers give faculty and students access to specified training for their respective vehicles.

Through advisory committee involvement and recommendations, the automotive department is fulfilling recommendations made by committee. This new certificate will fill a gap in transcripted certificates for manufacturer specific vehicles at Santa Ana College.

Students will complete an introductory automotive and electrical course, then concentrate on program specific courses. This certificate will be attainable by students in one year.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AUTO-102	Introduction to Automotive	3	Year 1, Semester 1 Fall
AUTO-116	Electrical Fundamentals	5	Year 1, Semester 3 Spring
AUTO-190	Automotive Manufacturer Specific I	2	Year 1, Semester 2 Spring-Intersession
AUTO-191	Automotive Manufacturer Specific II	3	Year 1, Semester 4 Summer

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Cypress College, Cerritos College, Rio Hondo College, Golden West College

700 students are enrolled in automotive courses at Santa Ana College annually.