# Chassis Service Option (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

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Program Code: SAC.AUTCS.CA

Program Control Number: 08713

The certificate in chassis service is designed to prepare the student for entry into the specialized field of brake, wheel, tire, alignment, front/rear suspension, and steering service on both import and domestic vehicles.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Identify chassis and brake components on modern vehicles.
2.  Explain the function and operation of steering systems.
3.  Compare alignment measurements for modern vehicles.
4.  Express brake principles and function.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core courses** | | 3 |
| AUTO 102 | Introduction to Automotive | 3 |
| **Required courses** | | 14 |
| AUTO 114 | Suspension and Steering | 4.5 |
| AUTO 115 | Brakes | 4.5 |
| AUTO 116 | Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
| **Elective - choose one course (Complete 3.0 units of AUTO 299 if chosen as elective.)** | | 3 |
| **Elective - choose one course (Complete 3.0 units of AUTO 299 if chosen as elective.)** | | 3 |
| AUTO 105 | Automotive Workplace Skills | 3 |
| or AUTO 284 | Automotive Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| or AUTO 299 | Work Experience - Automotive | 3 |
| **Total** | | **20** |