# Automotive Oil Change (Certificate of Completion)

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

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/automotive-technology/automotive-oil-change-certificate-of-completion/

The emphasis of the **_Automotive Oil Change Certificate_** is on safely performing a light-duty, engine oil and filter change. This certificate is designed to prepare students and incumbent employees for entry-level positions at local automotive dealerships, independent repair facilities, national repair chains, parts suppliers as well as fleet service performing oil changes. The applicable courses 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.  Identify safety procedures and equipment related to light-duty vehicle engine oil and filter change.
2.  List the basic components and their functions of components related to light-duty vehicle engine oil and filter change.
3.  Perform a light-duty vehicle engine oil and filter change.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| AUTO 305 | Automotive Safety & Service Information | 0 |
| AUTO 306 | Automotive Service: Oil Change | 0 |
| AUTO 307 | Automotive Repair Facility Orientation | 0 |
| **Electives - select 4 courses from the following:** | |  |
| EMP 311A | New World of Work Skills: Self Awareness at Work | 0 |
| EMP 311B | New World of Work Skills: Personal Assessments | 0 |
| EMP 313A | New World of Work Skills: Communication Etiquette | 0 |
| EMP 313B | New World of Work Skills: Communication Effectiveness | 0 |
| EMP 314A | New World of Work Skills: Team Building | 0 |
| EMP 314B | New World of Work Skills: Transformational Leadership | 0 |
| EMP 315A | New World of Work Skills: Listening and Mirroring | 0 |
| EMP 315B | New World of Work Skills: Customer Service | 0 |