# Automotive Engine Performance Specialist (Certificate of Achievement)

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

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/automotive-technology/automotive-engine-performance-specialist-ca/

**State Control Number:** 38354  
**Program Code:** AUTO.AEPS.CA  
**Program Length:** 22 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

When these classes are completed with a grade of a C or better, the student should have the entry level skills to perform diagnosis and repairs as an Alternative Propulsion Technician.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following with a C or better** | |  |
| AUTO 50 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 4.0 |
| AUTO 77.3 | Automotive Workplace Professionalism | 2.0 |
| AUTO 79.1 | Basic Automotive Engine Performance and Emission Controls | 4.0 |
| AUTO 79.2 | Advanced Automotive Engine Performance Emission Controls | 4.0 |
| AUTO 79.3 |  |  |
| **Total Units** | | **14** |

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