Chassis Service Option
Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Automotive Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- Identify chassis and brake components on modern vehicles.
- Explain the function and operation of steering systems.
- Compare alignment measurements for modern vehicles.
- 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 |
| orAUTO 284 | Automotive Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| orAUTO 299 | Work Experience - Automotive | 3 |
| Total | 20 | |