Automotive Technology
Associate of Science Automotive Technology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/
The automotive technology program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in safety practices, automotive service, testing, troubleshooting, brakes, suspension, wheel alignment, engine tune-up, electrical systems, fuel systems (carburetion and fuel injection), emission systems, transmissions, drive trains, engine repair, engine rebuilding, automotive machining, or air conditioning. Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. A student completing degree or certificate requirements may expect to enter industry as a technician in automotive service, repair, tune-up, smog certification, or automotive air conditioning.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/automotive-technology.php
Required Core: 32 units:
8 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 11 | Brakes, Suspension and Four Wheel Alignment | 8 |
| ATEC 14 | Brakes | 4 |
| ATEC 16 | Suspension and Four Wheel Alignment | 4 |
8 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 22A | Introduction to Engine Performance, Electrical and Fuel Systems | 8 |
| ATEC 23 | Engine Performance | 4 |
| ATEC 24 | Advanced Engine Performance | 4 |
8 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 22B | Electrical, Electronics and Computer Controlled Systems | 8 |
| ATEC 25 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| ATEC 26 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis | 4 |
8 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 33 | Transmissions, Drive Train and Drive Axles | 8 |
| ATEC 34 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 |
| ATEC 35 | Manual Transmission, Drive Train and Drive Axles | 4 |
one course from:
Total Major Units: 36-40
Recommended Elective:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 15 | Basic Welding for Allied Fields | 3 |
Preparation for the Automotive Technology Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units