The Automotive Transmission Certificate offers both theoretical and hands-on training for drive trains. 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.
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. Research and identify correct procedures and specifications for maintenance and repair of automatic transmissions and transaxle systems.
6. Research and identify correct procedures and specifications for maintenance and repair of manual transmission and drive train systems.
7. Demonstrate the proper use of a Digital Multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems, including: source voltage, voltage drop, current flow, and resistance.
8. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment charging system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
9. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment starting system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
10. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment low-voltage battery system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
11. 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.
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) |
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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 120 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Systems | 3.0 | S2 |
ATL 130 | Automotive Manual Transmissions and Drive Train Systems | 3.0 | S2 |
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