Automotive Basic Maintenance

Certificate of Completion Automotive Technology · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog

This certificate offers Snap-on certification in precision measurement, tire changer, torque measurement, and TPMS. 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.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. List the steps for verifying torque wrench calibration.
  2. Describe how to properly program a new tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
  3. Perform a tire change and balance.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Required courses
AUTO 390MSnap-on Precision Measurement0
AUTO 390RSnap-On Tire Changer0
AUTO 390TSnap-on Torque Measurement0
AUTO 390USnap-on Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)0
AUTO 385ASE Exam Preparation0

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