Engine Performance 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 A6 Automotive Electrical, A8 Engine Performance, and L1 Automotive Advanced Engine Performance. This prepares students for employment in advanced level diagnostics. Upon completion of this program, students will have developed the skills required to diagnose and repair fuel and emissions related systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Diagnose drivability and emission systems using industry accepted diagnostic tools and equipment.
  2. Assess drivability and emission related input/output values using diagnostic tools and comparing findings to published manufacturer's specifications.
  3. Perform an emission system repair procedure utilizing published manufactures's Service Information (SI) procedures.

Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

REQUIREMENTS

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CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
AUTO G181Automotive Express Service4
AUTO G120Electrical/Electronic Systems: Introductory5
AUTO G121Electrical/Electronic Systems: Advanced5
AUTO G130Engine Performance: Basic Theory/Diagnosis4.5
AUTO G110Engine Repair5
Total Units23.5

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