MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Consistent with NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) organization, a Maintenance and Light Repair Technician Certificate would allow students to receive the minimum coursework and training in order to earn entry level placement in the automotive field. Completers of this certificate could find entry-level employment in most automotive repair facilities.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Demonstrate the necessary skill proficiency and the technical knowledge for success in the Automotive industry as evidenced by the continuation of NATEF Certification and completion of appropriate NATEF tasks for courses completed.
  2. Students will demonstrate academic proficiency in the core 4 areas (A1, A4, A5, A6)
CourseTitleUnits
ATCH 152INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES3
ATCH 153ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURES3
ATCH 158AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS4
ATCH 160AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES4
ATCH 186CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS3
ATCH 284BRAKING SYSTEMS4
Total21

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