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Rachel Smith
Director, Workforce Programs and CTE Grants
Bay Area
Santa Rosa Junio College
CTE Dean
Brad Davis
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Program Details
Automotive Fundamentals
New Program
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Transportation Technology (094840)
08/19/24
The Automotive Fundamentals Certificate offers both theoretical and hands-on training, including engine theory, fuel systems, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and electrical systems. Course work prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams. Students enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with their hands, demonstrate critical thinking, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude, and enjoy working in a shop environment. Program completers should be able to find employment as advanced entry-level apprentice automotive technicians.
The former 7-unit certificate had an average of 40 completers per year; we anticipate the new certificate will have 30 completers.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
1. Demonstrate the correct use of safety procedures utilized by a mobile equipment repair technician.
2. Locate and interpret technical manuals from online computerized databases.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate use and maintenance of hand, shop, and precision tools.
4. Prepare initial, revised, and final repair orders in compliance with California law (BAR).
5. Identify engine block assembly components and configurations.
6. Demonstrate the proper steps to remove a cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer's specification and procedure.
7. Demonstrate the proper steps for performing a timing belt replacement and setting the timing belt, crankshaft, and camshafts in proper positions.
8. Demonstrate the proper use of a Digital Multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems, including: source voltage, voltage drop, current flow, and resistance.
9. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment charging system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
10. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment starting system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
11. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment low-voltage battery system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
12. Test the Controller Area Network (CAN) BUS system signal with a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO). Set up the DSO to capture the CAN hi (+) and CAN lo(-) signals.
13. Identify and describe the theory, service, and repair of common types of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
14. Use industry standard recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment to diagnose and service automotive air conditioning systems.
Course Units and Hours
17
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Course Report
This certificate is designed for the future Automotive Technician who wants to start their career and demonstrates technical knowledge skills to excel in their chosen field.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
---|---|---|---|
ATL 101 | Transportation Information Systems and Shop Practices | 3.0 | S1 |
ATL 105 | Service Writing and Shop Management | 2.0 | S1 |
ATL 161 | Mobile Electrical Systems 1 | 3.0 | S1 |
ATL 162 | Mobile Electrical Systems 2 | 3.0 | S2 |
ATL 110 | Internal Combustion Engine Theory and Repair | 3.0 | S2 |
ATL 170 | Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 3.0 | S2 |
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03/01/24 - 01:09 PM
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