This program is designed to prepare students for careers as automotive service technicians. The curriculum aligns with the 8 certification areas of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technician certification program. 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 complex vehicle systems.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

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

1. Diagnose automotive systems using industry accepted diagnostic tools and equipment.
2. Assess automotive components using precision measuring tools and comparing findings to published manufacture's specifications.
3. Perform an automotive 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 List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
AUTO G181	Automotive Express Service	4
AUTO G110	Engine Repair	5
AUTO G120	Electrical/Electronic Systems: Introductory	5
AUTO G121	Electrical/Electronic Systems: Advanced	5
AUTO G141	Automotive Chassis: Steering & Suspension	4.5
AUTO G151	Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles	4
AUTO G130	Engine Performance: Basic Theory/Diagnosis	4.5
AUTO G140	Automotive Chassis: Brakes	5
AUTO G150	Manual Drive Trains & Axles	4
AUTO G131	Engine Performance: Advanced	4.5
AUTO G160	Heating and Air Conditioning	4
Total Units		49.5

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 List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 1
AUTO G181	Automotive Express Service	4
AUTO G110	Engine Repair	5
or AUTO G140	Automotive Chassis: Brakes
AUTO G120	Electrical/Electronic Systems: Introductory	5
Units		14

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 2
AUTO G121	Electrical/Electronic Systems: Advanced	5
AUTO G141	Automotive Chassis: Steering & Suspension	4.5
AUTO G151	Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles	4
Units		13.5

Year 2:

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 3
AUTO G130	Engine Performance: Basic Theory/Diagnosis	4.5
AUTO G140	Automotive Chassis: Brakes	5
or AUTO G110	Engine Repair
AUTO G150	Manual Drive Trains & Axles	4
Units		13.5

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 4
AUTO G131	Engine Performance: Advanced	4.5
AUTO G160	Heating and Air Conditioning	4
Units		8.5