# Automotive Terminology (Certificate of Completion)

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

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/automotive-technology/terminology/

This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the area of parts distribution, and will also prepare students for further automotive courses. Completion of this program provides students with a detailed understanding of key components within each automotive system.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

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

1.  Correctly recognize major components of automotive system.
2.  Learners will interpret automotive terminology and apply common phrases.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses** | |  |
| AUTO 301 | Automotive Terminology | 0 |
| AUTO 310 | Automotive Components | 0 |
| AUTO 777A | Automotive Service Safety, Pollution Prevention, & Lift Institute | 0 |
| AUTO 778A | Automotive Shop Sustainability | 0 |