Mopar Advanced Systems

The Mopar Advanced Systems certificate of achievement is designed to prepare students for employment at a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Alfa-Romeo dealership. Technical instruction includes lecture and lab experiences in a specific Mopar content which focuses on Mopar advanced concepts such as hybrid and electric vehicles, Mopar 4xe system, noise, vibration, and harness diagnosis, air conditioning systems, heating systems, and diagnosis of related components. Students will be prepared for employment at a Mopar dealership as an entry-level technician, lube technician, or apprentice. Students are required to complete 10 units of AUTO-299, Automotive Cooperative Work Experience (repeatable course) as part of the certificate.

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The goal of the certificate is to provide basic knowledge and training for Mopar vehicles to students seeking employment at a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa-Romeo, and Fiat dealership as an entry-level technician. This certificate of achievement will provide students with the advanced skills required to start a career at a Mopar dealership.

• Demonstrate the proper use of personal protective safety equipment when working with high voltage systems.
• Explain the differences between AC and DC electricity.
• Explain how AC and DC electricity are used in hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Use tools and service information to disconnect a high voltage battery.
• Use a Pico scope to diagnose noise and vibration concerns.
• Explain the purpose of the compressor in an air conditioning system.
• Use a refrigerant identifier to determine Freon type.
• Use a pressure tester to determine cooling system pressure.
• Demonstrate how to use service information to find torque specifications for A/C components.
• Explain the requirements to obtain employment at a Mopar dealership.

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 Fiat-Chrysler (Mopar), Subaru, and Ford. 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 curriculum at Santa Ana College.

Students will complete Mopar specific courses as part of the Mopar CAP manufacturer specific program. This certificate will be attainable by students in one semester. Santa Ana College is now a Traditional Mopar CAP school.