# Automotive Basic Diagnostic (Certificate of Completion)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/automotive-technology/20automotive-basic-diagnostic-coc/

This certificate offers Snap-on certification in ShopKey, basic scan tool, and basic oscilloscope. In addition, there is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam preparation training. This certificate is focused on improving the skills of those looking to enter the automotive workforce and those in the workforce who are looking to progress in their automotive career path.

The applicable courses meet the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 2017 Master Automotive Service Technician (MAST) standards, meet the standards of National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), and integrate Mopar College Automotive Program (CAP) Local levels 0 and 1 online coursework.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  List the main sections of ShopKey Pro.
2.  Describe the function of each main screen of common Snap-on scan tools.
3.  Demonstrate the correct setup and connections of common oscilloscopes when monitoring basic automotive electrical circuits.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses** | |  |
| AUTO 390A | ShopKey Pro Level-1 | 0 |
| AUTO 390B | ShopKey Pro Level-2 | 0 |
| AUTO 390S | Snap-On Scan Tool Basics | 0 |
| AUTO 380A | Oscilloscope Basics | 0 |
| AUTO 385 | ASE Exam Preparation | 0 |