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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5948N
Effective Term: 2023 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 12
CIP Code: 47.0604

Instructional Council: Automotive/Diesel-Heavy Equipment Technology (18)
GPA: 2.00
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


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automotive Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems provides individuals with the technical knowledge and skills needed by automotive technicians specializing in the area of electrical systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile and Light Truck Certification A7 and A6 Tests.

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

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
2. Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
3. Locate and interpret appropriate service information. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
4. Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automotive electrical systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
5. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automotive electrical systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
6. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automotive electrical systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
7. Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
8. Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
9. Practice industry accepted ethical behavior. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
10. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
11. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
12. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment. (ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE260++)
Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.

This program replaces: CCL/5860 Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)


Required Courses
ASE160 Introduction to Automotive Electrical (4) OR
ASE160AU Introduction to Automotive Electrical (4) 4

ASE170 Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (4) OR
ASE170AU Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (4) 4

+ ASE260 Advanced Automotive Electrical (4) OR
+ ASE260AU Advanced Automotive Electrical (4) 4
Credits: 12

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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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