# Automotive Transmission & Axle (Certificate of Achievement)

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

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/automotive-technology/automotive-transmission-axle-certificate-of-achievement/

The emphasis of the **Automotive Transmission & Axle Certificate** is on vehicle manual transmissions, automatic transmissions/transaxles, and axle systems. This includes their basic operation, function, service, and maintenance. The systems include automatic and manual transmissions, transfer cases, final drives, CV joints, and shafts, as well as associated hardware. This certificate is designed to prepare students and incumbent employees for entry-level positions at local automotive dealerships, independent repair facilities, national repair chains, fleets, and parts suppliers.  
The applicable courses comply with the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), 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.  Safely work in shop environment and uphold environmental safety and regulations.
2.  Describe the basic operation of the major components of the transmission and axle systems.
3.  Perform basic service, repair, maintenance and diagnostics on transmission and axle systems.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | Units |
| AUTO 010 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUTO 011B | Auto Electronics & Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUTO 016 | Automotive Manual Transmissions & Drive Train Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 017 | Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles | 3 |
| AUTO 042B | Automotive Mechatronics | 3 |
| AUTO 095A | Automotive Technology Work Experience 1 | 2 |
| **CERTIFICATE TOTAL** | | 18 |

1. For extenuating circumstances, as deemed by the automotive advisor, work experience may be fulfilled through a special shop project or an appropriate elective.