Academic Catalogs

Chassis Specialist, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 2_CN_CHAS

Control Number: 44256

Not Financial Aid Eligible


This program is designed to prepare students for careers as automotive service technicians. The curriculum aligns with the ASE certification areas A4 Steering and Suspension and A5 Brakes. This prepares students who are entering the workforce for the first time as well as those in the workforce who want to improve skills to advance their careers. Upon completion of this program, students will have developed the skills required to diagnose and repair chassis systems.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Diagnose chassis related systems using industry accepted diagnostic tools and equipment.
2. Assess chassis components using precision measuring tools and compare findings to published manufacturer’s specifications.
3. Perform a chassis system repair procedure utilizing published Service Information (SI) procedures.

Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

  • Automotive service and repair
  • Fleet service
  • Public transportation
  • Automotive aftermarket industry
  • Marine repair

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
AUTO G120Electrical/Electronic Systems: Introductory5
AUTO G140Automotive Chassis: Brakes5
AUTO G141Automotive Chassis: Steering & Suspension4.5
AUTO G181Automotive Express Service4
Total Units18.5

Recommended Program Sequence

These sequences are general maps for students to finish all requirements for the Certificate. There may be advisories or time requirements that students may want to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Year 1:

Course Title Units
Semester 1
AUTO G120Electrical/Electronic Systems: Introductory5
AUTO G140Automotive Chassis: Brakes5
AUTO G181Automotive Express Service4
Units14
Course Title Units
Semester 2
AUTO G141Automotive Chassis: Steering & Suspension4.5
Units4.5