Engine and Driveline Technician
Certificate of Achievement 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 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
Certificate of Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the courses required for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.
Required Core:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 1 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 |
| orATEC 21 | Introduction to Engine Performance | 2.5 |
| orATEC 51 | Introduction to Alternative Fuel Vehicles | 2 |
| ATEC 34 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 |
| ATEC 35 | Manual Transmission, Drive Train and Drive Axles | 4 |
| ATEC 43 | Engine Diagnosis & Repair | 4 |
Total Units: 14-14.5