# Automotive Dealership Technician (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/automotive-technology/automotive-dealership-technician-ca/

**State Control Number:** 40630  
**Program Code:** AUTO.ADT.CA  
**Program Length:** 22 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

The courses that comprise the certificate contain the skill sets and knowledge necessary to seek employment as an automotive service technician in a new car manufacturer dealership service department.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| AUTO 50 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 4.0 |
| AUTO 51A | Engine Repair | 4.0 |
| AUTO 55.0 | Manual Transmission and Differential Overhaul | 4.0 |
| AUTO 56.0 | Automatic Transmission and Overhaul | 4.0 |
| AUTO 57.1 | Automotive Brakes, Theory and Function | 4.0 |
| AUTO 60.1 | Automotive Suspension, Steering and Alignment | 4.0 |
| AUTO 77 | Automotive Service Writing and Shop Management | 3.0 |
| AUTO 77L | Automotive Service Writing and Shop Manager Laboratory | 2.0 |
| AUTO 77.3 | Automotive Workplace Professionalism | 2.0 |
| AUTO 80.1 | Automotive Electrical & Electronics I | 4.0 |
| AUTO 97.0 | Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4.0 |
| AUTO 99.1 | Light Duty Diesel Systems 1 | 4.0 |
| **Total Units** | | **43** |

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