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Submitter's Information

Name

justin flint

Title

faculty

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Bakersfield College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Derek Robinson

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Light Duty Diesel Performance Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Automotive Technology (094800)

Projected Start Date

08/25/25

Catalog Description

The Light Duty Diesel Performance Certificate signifies that the student has developed the knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and repair of various types of diesel engine, fuel, emission, and computer-controlled systems on vehicles having drivability and engine performance malfunctions unique to diesel engines. This program will equip students to seek entry level employment in the Transportation Industry and Automotive Industry. This is a strong and growing area of the automotive repair industry especially in Bakersfield and the surrounding areas where many diesel vehicles are used for private use, work in the oil fields, agriculture industry, and other transportation fields. Students earning this certificate will be prepared to further pursue certification through Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the A9 and L2 areas. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement, upon completion of the required courses with at least a "C" or "P" (pass) grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

Enrollment Completer Projections

10-15 Students per year

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

This program prepares students for careers in Transportation Industry and Automotive Industry. The goal of the Automotive Department as a whole is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and technical skills to successfully enter the workforce. This certificate will equip students to perform service, diagnosis and repair of various types of diesel engine, fuel, emission, and computer-controlled systems on vehicles having drivability and engine performance malfunctions. The latest labor market information shows that there are 1,076 annual openings in our region and there is an expected shortage of 729 workers.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16

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

Certificate requiring 16 to fewer than 30 semester units. 

Required courses

  • AUTO B20 Engine Theory Design and Diagnosis 4 units
  • AUTO B30 Electrical and Electronic Systems 4 units
  • AUTO B33 Engine Performance 4 units
  • AUTO B36 Light Duty Diesel Performance 4 units

Unit Total 16 units


Fall Term 1 (8-13 units)

Prerequisite course

AUTO B 10 Automotive Safety 1 unit

AUTO B11 Automotive Fundamentals 4 units

Required Courses

AUTO B20 Engine Theory Design and Diagnosis 4 units

AUTO B30 Electrical and Electronic Systems 4 units


Spring Term 2 ( 4 units)

AUTO B33 Engine Performance 4 units


Fall Term 3 ( 4 units)

AUTO B36 Light Duty Diesel Performance 4 units


NOTE:  AUTO B10 must be taken before AUTO B11 or may be taken concurrently. AUTO B11 must be taken before AUTO B20 and 30 or may be taken concurrently. AUTO B20 must be taken before AUTO B33 or may be taken concurrently. AUTO B33 must be taken before AUTO B36 or may be taken concurrently.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AUTO B20 Engine Theory Design and Diagnosis
4Fall Year 1
AUTO B30 

Electrical and Electronic Systems
4
Fall Year 1

AUTO B33 

Engine Performance
4Spring Year 1
AUTO B36  
Light Duty Diesel Performance
4Fall Year 2




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Submission Details

Published at

09/20/24 - 09:46 AM

Status

Recommended

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