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Larry McLemore
Dean of CTE
San Diego/Imperial
Cuyamaca College
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Program Details
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MANAGEMENT
New Program
Automotive Technology (094800)
08/01/21
Many businesses need technicians with very specific skills to communicate with customers, management, and technicians about complex problems in all vehicle specialties. This specialized program emphasizes effective and equitable communication skills, and additionally includes specific compliance standards training and business management training unique to the automotive industry. Successful students will obtain highly desired skills in professional communication and industry compliance. Work experience is a requirement for this major, which ensures student competency and success. All students are required to complete a digital portfolio resume used for assessment and practicum. Students completing all courses and general education courses will receive and Associates of Science during Commencement. Students completing all automotive course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion during Commencement.
Enrollment completers are projected to be 20 per year.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
- A.S. Degree (S)
The automotive technology program offers innovative instruction alongside work-based experience, where students gain real world expertise. Education planning is the key to the automotive major pathways, as each student is provided a customized vision for the future. Majors and certificates are Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE) accredited. Students working toward an Associates of Science (A.S.) degree gain work competency by participating in a community of practice that includes mentoring technicians, managers, business owners, field service engineers, government representatives, faculty, counselors, and other student services. The program uses competency documentation through a digital portfolio, which generates a vast resume of industry and college certifications for a rewarding career. Consistent communication with industry leaders through required advisory meetings has created innovations to improve job placement and wage earnings. The Automotive Associates of Science specializations gained through work and study are transferable to many industries, making graduates valuable technical experts and future industry leaders through continuing education as lifelong learners.
Course Units and Hours
36.5
36.5
60.5-70.5
Course Report
Revision due to changes in AUTO course numbers.
The specialization allows students an optional focus area mirroring Industry practices.
Course Title Units
AUTO 210 Automotive Service Management 3
AUTO 211 Automotive Customer Service 2
AUTO 161 Electrical Diagnosis and Repair 2
AUTO 162 Electronics Diagnosis and Repair 2
AUTO 151 Brake System Diagnosis and Repair 2
AUTO 143 Steering and Suspension Diagnosis and Repair 2
AUTO 144 Noise Vibration and Harshness Diagnosis 0.5
AUTO 181 Engine Performance I Ignition and Fuel Systems 2
AUTO 183 Engine Performance II Intake Exhaust and Emission Systems 2
AUTO 171 Climate Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair 1
AUTO 111 Engine Diagnosis and Repair 2
AUTO 194 Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis 2
AUTO 121 Automatic Transmission Theory and Operation 2
*AUTO 212 Automotive Technology Work Experience 12
Total Required 36.5
Plus General Education Requirements
*Must be taken for a total of 12 units.
Certificate of Achievement
Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate in Automotive Technology Service Management. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
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Submission Details
04/29/21 - 12:19 PM
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Molly Ash Super User · 04/29/21
Jennifer Lewis · 03/12/21 Southwestern supports this program endorsement. Jesse Lopez · 03/11/21 Based on available LMI and COE's endorsement, Miramar College also supports the program. Nichol Roe · 03/11/21 Palomar College supports this program. Tina Recalde · 03/11/21 SD Mesa supports this program recommendation. Dr. Javier Ayala · 03/10/21 Endorse Dr. Al Taccone · 03/08/21 MiraCosta college recommends. Presumably all of the colleges still report gainful employment data, in some way, to our potential students, so, this should inform students' decisions. Tina Ngo Bartel · 03/06/21 Cuyamaca College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. There is a supply gap (110 annual job openings), entry-level wages are $14.69 and median wages are $20.74. Based on available LMI, the COE report supports the development of a new program. The COE also recommends that colleges communicate to students that the occupation’s entry-level wages are below the living wage, suggesting that more training and experience are needed for workers in this occupation to reach median wage levels.