Offers students an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and technical theory for a successful career as an automotive mechanic. Individuals already employed in the automotive mechanics field will be able to upgrade their knowledge.

Please see the Certificate of Achievement page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

Required Courses


Course Title Units
Total Requirements 31 Units
Program Requirements 19 Units
AUTO 101 Introduction to General Mechanics 3
AUTO 115 Auto Electricity & Electronics I 4
AUTO 145 Automotive Brakes 4
AUTO 155 Steering & Suspension 4
AUTO 225 Engine Performance I/Fuel & Ignition 4
General Education Requirements 12 Units
English/Communications Requirement:
Must include a writing course
6
Human Relations Requirement
Recommend: BUS 110
1
Mathematics Requirement 3
General Electives 2

Suggested Course Sequence


Course Title Units
Automotive Mechanics
First Semester
AUTO 101 Introduction to General Mechanics 3
AUTO 115 Auto Electricity & Electronics I 4
AUTO 145 Automotive Brakes 4
English Course 3
Human Relations Course 1
Second Semester
AUTO 155 Steering & Suspension 4
AUTO 225 Engine Performance I/Fuel & Ignition 4
Mathematics Course 3
English Course 3
General Elective Course 2