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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:

CourseTitleUnits
ATEC 1Introduction to Automotive Service2
orATEC 21Introduction to Engine Performance2.5
orATEC 51Introduction to Alternative Fuel Vehicles2
ATEC 34Automatic Transmissions4
ATEC 35Manual Transmission, Drive Train and Drive Axles4
ATEC 43Engine Diagnosis & Repair4

Total Units: 14-14.5

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