# ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST (Certificate of Achievement)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

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This program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment as automotive technicians and in numerous other related areas of the automotive and transportation industry. Both theory and practical skills are emphasized. Directed practical work is given in all areas of automotive engine performance. Successful completion of course requirements prepares students for the examinations required for voluntary certification as a professional technician offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The course offerings address the areas of concentration needed by a technician to become certified as a “Master Automobile Technician”, and “Advanced Level Specialist”.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate the necessary skill proficiency and the technical knowledge for success in the Automotive industry as evidenced by the completion of appropriate ASEEF tasks for courses finished.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (16.5 credits)** | | 16.5 |
| ATCH 109 | INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS | 2.5 |
| ATCH 125 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 4 |
| ATCH 152 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES | 3 |
| ATCH 153 | ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURES | 3 |
| ATCH 158 | AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS | 4 |
| **Total** | | **16.5** |