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Gregory Matthew Lipp
Faculty
Los Angeles
Citrus College
CTE Dean
Kimberly Mathews
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Program Details
Automobile Fundamentals
New Program
Automotive Technology (094800)
08/25/25
The Automobile Fundamentals certificate includes a series of three class designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service and repair industry. Students begin with Auto 101 which introduces them to the industry and the foundational skills they will need. Following Auto 101 the students will complete Auto 151 and Auto 156. Auto 151 will develop the students understanding of the mechanical aspects of an engine and prepare them for certification in the Automotive Service Excellence A1 certification. Auto 156 focuses on the electrical and electronic aspects of the vehicle, preparing the student for certification in the Automotive Service Excellence A6 certification. No prerequisites are required for this series of courses.
40 to 50 students are projected to earn the Automobile Fundamentals certificate annually.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Automobile Fundamentals certificate is designed to prepare a student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry as a technician. Students will develop a solid understanding of the basic skills required by an automotive technician as well as an understanding of the automotive service industry as it relates to career progression.
Course Units and Hours
18.5
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Course Report
To earn the Automobile Fundamentals certificate the student must successfully complete courses in the order of Auto 101, Auto 151, and Auto 156 with a grade of C or better in each course. Students do not require any prerequisite courses or education prior to enrolling in Auto 101.
| 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 |
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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
Projected to enroll 100 students
Los Angeles San Gabriel Valley
Auto 101, Auto 151, and Auto 156 are existing courses which are currently a part of several other certificates. The intent is to create a logical series of stackable certificates which the students will earn as they progress through the program.
Submission Details
11/01/24 - 12:28 PM
11/01/24 - 02:06 PM by Gregory Matthew Lipp
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