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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The Automotive Technology program at Golden West College is designed to provide students with the opportunity to successfully prepare for careers in the automotive service industry as entry level technicians or other related occupations. Advanced course work is also available to employed technicians to meet state licensing requirements or pursue promotional opportunities. Instructors are well qualified to teach in their areas of expertise and are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) which has national prominence and recognition by the automotive industry.

Courses align with standards identified with the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) which is a program certification affiliated with ASE. The lab facilities, operations and equipment are intended to reflect industry standards to assist students for easy transition into employment opportunities.

Automotive Technology

Students are given two options in order to prepare for a specialized field of study within the Automotive Technology program. Option I prepares students with skills and knowledge in Engine Performance and Emissions and Option II prepares them with skills and knowledge in Chassis and Drive Lines. New students entering either option are encouraged to consider taking preparation classes in automotive theory and computer skills before enrolling in the regular required courses for the certificate. This is intended to assure successful performance in the required courses unless students have received prior training or education related to the recommended courses that would fulfill preparation expectations. These courses may normally be available in sequential patterns that would allow completion of the certificates within a two year time frame. Students will be responsible for providing their own textbooks, personal safety equipment, protective clothing, a basic hand tool set and project related materials. The cost of these items will vary according to place of purchase.

CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT

Engine Performance and Emission Specialist Option I
Recommended for entry into Program:
Semester 1

Units
Auto Tech 101
(or equivalent course(s) or experience)		 Introduction to Automotive Technology
3
Comp Sci 101 Computer Literacy
3
Comp Bus App 101 Computer Keyboarding, Introductory, Part 1
1
Required Courses
Note: Courses should be taken in the sequence shown.
Semester 2
Auto Tech 110AB Engine Repair
7
Auto Tech 120 AB Electrical/Electronics Systems: Introductory
4
Auto Tech 129L AD Electrical/Electronics Systems: Lab
1
Suggested Elective:
Co-Op 101-104 Cooperative Work Experience
1-6
Semester 3
Auto Tech 121 AB Electrical/Electronics Systems: Advanced
4
Auto Tech 129L AD Electrical/Electronics Systems: Lab
1
Suggested Elective:
Co-Op 101-104 Cooperative Work Experience
1-6
Semester 4
Auto Tech 130 AB Engine Performance: Basic Theory/Diagnosis
4.5
Auto Tech 131 AB Engine Performance: Advanced
4.5
Suggested Elective:
Co-Op 101-104 Cooperative Work Experience
1-6
Total Units 26
SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: The following courses are intended to supplement courses required for the major or provide advanced training for the employed automotive technician.
Auto Tech 045 BAR 90 Basic Clean Air Car Course
4
Auto Tech 047 AB BAR 97 Advanced Clean Air Car Course
1.5
Auto Tech 048 CA BAR OBDII Training Course
1.5
Auto Tech 049 BAR Smog Check Program
.5
Auto Tech 160 AB Heating and Air Conditioning
4
Co-Op 101-104 Cooperative Work Experience
1-6
Comp Sci 101 Computer Literacy
3
Comp Bus App 101 Computer Keyboarding, Introductory, Part 1
1

CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN SPECIALIST OPTION II
Recommended for entry into Program:
Semester 1
Units
Auto Tech 101
(or equivalent course(s) or experience)		 Introduction to Automotive Technology
3
Comp Sci 101 Computer Literacy
3
Comp Bus App 101 Computer Keyboarding, Introductory, Part 1
1
Required Courses
Note: Courses do not need to be taken in the sequence shown.
Semester 2
Auto Tech 140 AB Automotive Chassis: Brakes
3.5
Auto Tech 141 AB Automotive Chassis: Steering and Suspension
3.5
Auto Tech 149L AD Automotive Chassis: Lab
1
Suggested Electives:
Auto Tech 120 AB Electrical/Electronics Systems: Introductory
4
Auto Tech 129L AD Electrical/Electronic Systems: Lab
1
Co-Op 101-104 Cooperative Work Experience
1-6
Semester 3
Auto Tech 150 AB Manual Drive Trains and Axles
3
Auto Tech 151 AB Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
3.5
Auto Tech 159L AD Automotive Drive Trains: Lab
1
Suggested Electives:
Auto Tech 121 AB Electrical/Electronics Systems: Advanced
4
Auto Tech 129L AD Electrical/Electronic Systems: Lab
1
Co-Op 101-104 Cooperative Work Experience
1-6
Semester 4
Auto Tech 160 AB Heating and Air Conditioning
4
Suggested Elective:
Co-Op 101-104 Cooperative Work Experience
1-6
Total Units 19.5
SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: The following courses are intended to supplement courses required for the major or provide advanced training for the employed automotive technician.
Auto Tech 045 BAR 90 Basic Clean Air Car Course
4
Auto Tech 047 AB BAR 97 Advanced Clean Air Car Course
1.5
Auto Tech 048 CA BAR OBDII Training Course
1.5
Auto Tech 049 BAR Smog Check Program
.5
Co-Op 101-104 Cooperative Work Experience
1-6
Comp Sci 101 Computer Literacy
3
Comp Bus App 101 Computer Keyboarding, Introductory, Part 1
1


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