Chassis Specialist

Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog

This program is designed to prepare students for careers as automotive service technicians. The curriculum aligns with the ASE certification areas A4 Steering and Suspension and A5 Brakes. This prepares students who are entering the workforce for the first time as well as those in the workforce who want to improve skills to advance their careers. Upon completion of this program, students will have developed the skills required to diagnose and repair chassis systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Diagnose chassis related systems using industry accepted diagnostic tools and equipment.
  2. Assess chassis components using precision measuring tools and compare findings to published manufacturer’s specifications.
  3. Perform a chassis system repair procedure utilizing published Service Information (SI) procedures.

Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

REQUIREMENTS

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CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
AUTO G120Electrical/Electronic Systems: Introductory5
AUTO G140Automotive Chassis: Brakes5
AUTO G141Automotive Chassis: Steering & Suspension4.5
AUTO G181Automotive Express Service4
Total Units18.5

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