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  "college": "san-diego-miramar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Automotive Technology",
  "id": "automotive-electrical-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Automotive Electrical",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "automotive-technology",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nThe Automotive Technology program provides both classroom theory and extensive hands on (shop) entry-level employment training as well as professional upgrading to persons in the automotive industry. The program provides training for each of the areas tested for National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification, and Bureau of Automotive Repair training for state licenses as well. Certificates of Achievement are offered in Automotive Chassis, Automotive Electrical, Automotive Engine Performance, and Automotive Transmissions. A Certificate of Performance is offered for Advanced Emissions Specialist.\n\nThe program emphasis is on various automotive manufacturer products. Specific ASEEF Certified training in American Honda Motors and Toyota Motor Sales is available in designated courses. Students have the opportunity for internship training when available. If employed, student interns may work for a repair facility while concurrently receiving formal training in Automotive Technology coursework. Upon completion, the student may have the opportunity for full-time employment at that repair facility. While progressing through the training, students are strongly encouraged to obtain at least two Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Automotive Electrical Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Accurately diagnose and repair light duty automotive systems and components\n2.  Identify workplace health and safety compliance using regulations published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency\n3.  Research automotive repair data, instructions, and specifications using printed material as well as computer database systems"
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      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "16"
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          "code": "AUTO 161G",
          "title": "Basic Electricity and Electrical Systems Fundamentals",
          "units": "4",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 161T",
          "title": "Honda/Toyota Basic Electricity and Electrical Systems Fundamentals",
          "units": "4",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 162G",
          "title": "Advanced Electrical",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 162T",
          "title": "Honda/Toyota Advanced Electrical",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 165G",
          "title": "Engine Performance",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 165T",
          "title": "Honda/Toyota Engine Performance",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 169G",
          "title": "Climate Control Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 169T",
          "title": "Honda/Toyota Climate Control Systems",
          "units": "4",
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          "connector": "or"
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