MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5956 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 45-48 CIP Code: 47.0604	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: GC, GW, MC Field of Interest: Applied Technology 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

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automotive Service prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain automobiles. Instruction is in both the theoretical and practical aspects of automotive repair, service and maintenance, and includes brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains, and heating and air conditioning systems. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Certification Tests (A1 - A8).

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. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 2. Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 3. Locate and interpret appropriate service information. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 4. Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automotive systems. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++) 5. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automotive systems. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 6. Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automotive systems. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 7. Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 8. Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++) 9. Practice industry accepted ethical behavior. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 10. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++) 11. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++) 12. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment. (ASE100, ASE110++, ASE120++, ASE130++, ASE140++, ASE150++, ASE160++, ASE170++, ASE180++, ASE240++, ASE260++, ASE265, ASE280++, ASE290++, ASE296++, ASE298++)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.

Required Courses

ASE100 Introduction to Automotive Service 2

ASE110 Engine Fundamentals (4) OR
ASE110AU Engine Fundamentals (4) 4

ASE120 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) OR
ASE120AU Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (4) 4

ASE130 Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) OR
ASE130AU Manual Drive Trains and Axles (4) 4

ASE140 Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment (4) OR
ASE140AU Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment (4) 4

ASE150 Automotive Brake Systems (4) OR
ASE150AU Automotive Brake Systems (4) 4

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

ASE180 Introduction to Engine Management (4) OR
ASE180AU Introduction to Engine Management (4) 4

+ ASE260 Advanced Automotive Electrical (4) OR
+ ASE260AU Advanced Automotive Electrical (4) 4

+ ASE280 Engine Management (4) OR
+ ASE280AU Engine Management (4) 4

Credits: 42

Restricted Electives
+ ASE240 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems 2 + ASE265 Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 2 ASE290++ Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses) 1-4 ASE296++ Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses) 1-4 ASE298++ Special Projects (any suffixed courses) 1-3	Credits: 3-8

General Electives
	Credits:

+ 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.