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Submitter's Information
Gregory Matthew Lipp
Faculty
Los Angeles
Citrus College
CTE Dean
Kimberly Mathews
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Program Details
Toyota / Lexus Technician
New Program
Automotive Technology (094800)
08/25/25
The courses listed in the Toyota / Lexus Technician certificate are selected to provide a comprehensive set of job skills needed by Toyota and Lexus technicians. In addition to improving the student’s employability, the skills developed in each course will enhance their ability to become Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified in all eight ASE areas. The certificate is designed to prepare an individual for employment or provide the skills needed for career advancement. Students can enter into the program with no previous experience or education.
There are expected to be 20 - 30 students earning the Toyota / Lexus Technician certificate
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Students completing the Toyota / Lexus Technician certificate will have the skills, knowledge, and understanding to be a certified maintenance technician for a Toyota or Lexus dealership or an independent shop working on Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
Course Units and Hours
65.5
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Course Report
Students can enter into the Toyota / Lexus Technician certificate program with no prior education or courses in automotive technology. The students will progress through each course in sequence, with each course as a prerequisite for the next. Students must successfully complete all courses with a grade of C or better. Note that the course Automotive Service and Repair Work Experience is listed as Auto 230 A/B/C/D. These are four separate courses with Auto 230A being 1 credit, Auto 230B being 2 credits, Auto 230C being 3 credits, and Auto 230D being 4 credits. The students can take any combination of the courses that total up to four credits or higher.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto 101 | Fundamentals of Automotive Service, Diagnosis and Repair | 6 | S1 |
| Auto 151 | Engine Service, Diagnosis and Repair | 6 | S2 |
| Auto 156 | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems I | 6.5 | S2 |
| Auto 166 | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems II | 4 | S3 |
| Auto 154 | Chassis Service, Diagnosis and Repair | 9 | S4 |
| Auto 167 | Automotive HVAC Service, Diagnosis and Repair | 4.5 | S4 |
| Auto 163 | Manual Drivetrain | 4.5 | S5 |
| Auto 168 | Engine Control Systems Service, Diagnosis and Repair | 8.5 | S6 |
| Auto 172 | Automatic Transmission and Transaxles | 6 | S6 |
| Auto 281 | Advanced Toyota Training | 2.5 | S7 |
| Auto 282 | Electrified Powertrain Vehicles | 4 | S8 |
| Auto 230 A/B/C/D | Automotive Service and Repair Work Experience | 4 | S8 |
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New Program
CTE - Automotive Technology
Below are a list of the community colleges in the Los Angeles area that offer automotive technology programs. Citrus College has offered an Automotive Technology program for many years. This proposal is only to reorganize the classes into a logical stackable certificate program and does not interfere with existing programs being offered at neighboring colleges.
Cerritos College – Automotive Technology
Compton College – Automotive Technology
East Los Angeles Community College – Automotive Technology
El Camino College – Automotive Technology
Glendale Community College – Automotive Technology
Long Beach City College – Automotive Technology
Los Angeles Pierce College – Automotive Technology
Los Angeles Southwest College – Automotive Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College – Automotive Technology
Pasadena City College – Automotive Technology
Rio Hondo College – Automotive Technology
Santa Monica College – Automotive Technology
The program is expected to enroll 100 students annually
Los Angeles San Gabriel Valley
The Toyota / Lexus Technician certificate is designed to replace a dated certificate. Program content and naming is updated to properly reflect the requirements of the program.
Submission Details
11/01/24 - 01:36 PM
11/01/24 - 02:10 PM by Gregory Matthew Lipp
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