# Automotive Technology - Honda, Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) (Certificate of Achievement)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

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**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):**

**Program Code:** 37972.01CA

See AS Degree in Automotive Technology - Honda, Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT).

**Admission to the Program:**

See AS Degree in Automotive Technology - Honda, Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT).

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Explain the principles of operation and maintenance required to repair all systems of the modern automobile with emphasis on Honda and Acura automobiles.
2.  Safely and correctly maintain, diagnose and repair specific areas of the vehicle with emphasis on Honda and Acura automobiles.
3.  Effectively communicate vehicle diagnoses, repair procedures, and maintenance recommendations, accurately documenting all work performed in accordance with industry standards.
4.  Apply the state and federal regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
5.  Demonstrate proficiency in the use of industry-standard tools and precision measuring instruments.
6.  Apply safe work habits and practices.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 49.5 |
| AUT 6 | Automotive Electrical Systems Lecture | 2 |
| AUT 7 | Automotive Electrical Systems Lab | 2 |
| AUT 8 | Auto Engines Lecture | 3 |
| AUT 9 | Automotive Engines Lab | 3 |
| AUT 20 | Automotive Brakes/Suspension and Steering Systems Lecture | 3 |
| AUT 21 | Automotive Brakes/Suspension and Steering Systems Lab | 3 |
| AUT 22 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Lecture | 2 |
| AUT 23 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Lab | 2 |
| AUT 30 | Gas/Diesel Engine Performance Lecture | 5 |
| AUT 31 | Gas/Diesel Engine Performance Lab | 5 |
| AUT 52 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lecture | 3 |
| AUT 53 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab | 3 |
| AUT 56 | Manual Transmissions/Drivetrains Lecture | 2 |
| AUT 57 | Manual Transmissions/Drivetrains Lab | 2 |
| AUT 60 | EV, Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Technologies | 2 |
| AUT 81 | Honda PACT Employment Preparation I | 3 |
| AUT 82 | Honda PACT Employment Preparation II | 3 |
| AUT 83 | Honda PACT Skills Certification | 1.5 |
| **Total** | | **49.5** |