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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5950
Effective Term: 2021 Spring   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 16
CIP Code: 47.0604

Instructional Council: Automotive/Diesel-Heavy Equipment Technology (18)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
49-2096.00 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
49-3023.00 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
49-3023.01 Automotive Master Mechanics
49-3023.02 Automotive Specialty Technicians


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automotive Drive Train provides individuals with the technical knowledge and skills needed by automotive technicians specializing in the area of automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains and electrical systems. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile and Light Truck Certification A2, A3 and A6 Tests.

See program advisor for additional certificate offerings. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service is also available.




Required Courses
ASE121 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) OR
ASE121AU Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) 4

ASE131 Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) OR
ASE131AU Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) 4

ASE161 Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics (2) OR
ASE161AU Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics (2) 2

+ ASE162 Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems (2) OR
+ ASE162AU Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems (2) 2

+ ASE261 Automotive Electrical Diagnostics and Repair (2) OR
+ ASE261AU Automotive Electrical Diagnostics and Repair (2) 2

+ ASE262 Automotive Electronic Control Systems (2) OR
+ ASE262AU Automotive Electronic Control Systems (2) 2
Credits: 16

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
2. Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
3. Locate and interpret appropriate service information. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
4. Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains and electrical systems. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
5. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains and electrical systems. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
6. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains and electrical systems. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
7. Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
8. Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
9. Practice industry accepted ethical behavior. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
10. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
11. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)
12. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment. (ASE121++, ASE131++, ASE161++, ASE162++, ASE261++, ASE262++)

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 26, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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