Automotive Management
Certificate of Achievement Industrial Technology and Transportation · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Automotive Management Certificate of Achievement
The Automotive Management Certificate signifies that the student has developed the knowledge and skills to seek entry level employment in the customer service areas found in automotive, agriculture, and industrial applications. Students can implement the skills developed in these courses in dealerships, independent repair shops, performance shops, parts distribution, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), construction companies, agriculture companies, government agencies, and other related industries. Students earning this certificate will be prepared to further pursue certification through Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the areas of: C1 Automobile Service Consultant Certification Test, P2 Automobile Parts Specialist, and P4 General Motors Parts Consultant areas. Upon completion of the required courses with at least a “C” or “P” (pass) grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply technical skills and safety principles required for employment in the automotive management industry.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to assess, evaluate, and solve automotive management problems common to automotive, industrial, and agricultural industries.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply automotive management skills required for certification in the department programs or for transfer to a four-year university.