Introduction to Automotive Technology
Certificate of Completion (Noncredit) Career Education · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: CEC.AUTO.CC
Program Control Number: 40518
This is the first of a three series certificate which prepares students to transition to Santa Ana College's Automotive Technology Program or obtain entry-level employment in the automotive technology field. Students will learn about the primary automotive systems used in modern vehicles, such as electrical, ignition, fuel, braking, and other systems. Students will be equipped with the skills and theory necessary to perform maintenance on these systems. The High School Math 190 for College and Career Readiness course is designed to help students learn and apply basic math skills in the context of automotive service. In VBUS 243 Introduction to Customer Service Skills, VBUS 400 Employability Skills, or ESL 520 English for Work 2, students learn soft skills that are beneficial in working in any automotive technology environment.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Apply the knowledge and skills they gained to start their career pathway in automotive technology.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass the following course: | 72 | |
| VAUTO 668 | Introduction to Automotive Vehicle Systems | 72 |
| Students must pass ONE of the following courses: | 60-216 | |
| VBUS 243 | Introduction to Customer Service Skills | 60 |
| orVBUS 400 | Employability Skills | 72 |
| orESL 520 | English for Work 2 | 96-216 |
| orHSMTH 190 | Math for College and Career Readiness | 72 |
| Total | 132-288 | |