Automotive Technology
Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Automotive Technology Certificate prepares students with job skills needed to enter the automotive field. Emphasis is placed on brake systems, suspension and alignment, heating and air-conditioning, manual and automatic transmissions, electrical and engine management systems, and complete automotive systems diagnosis and repair. It prepares students for all nine Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A1-A8 certifications including Advanced Engine Performance (L-1).
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current automotive electrical systems, advanced fuel systems with emphasis on diagnosis, service and repair, proper safety awareness in hybrid service, and knowledge of hybrid electrical motors and generators.
- Demonstrate basic technical skills used by all automotive service and repair technicians, in the areas of brake systems, suspension and steering, and HVAC to include tool selection, use and maintenance, and practical measuring skills.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of principles of automotive drivetrains which consist of both standard and automatic transmissions/transaxles and engine theory of operation, pre-tear down diagnosis, disassembly techniques, and cleaning method.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO-21 | Introduction to Automobiles | 3 |
| AUTO-51.20 | Automotive Technical Skills | 3 |
| AUTO-52.30 | Manual Drive Trains/Gas/Diesel Vehicles | 3 |
| AUTO-52.36 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| AUTO-52.40 | Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUTO-52.41 | Alignment and Suspension | 4 |
| AUTO-52.44 | Electrical Systems | 6 |
| AUTO-52.45 | Engine Diagnosis and Rebuilding | 4 |
| AUTO-52.81 | Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles | 2 |
| AUTO-53.31 | Automatic Transmission/Gas and Diesel Vehicles | 4 |
| AUTO-53.33 | Fuel Systems | 4 |
| Complete 1 unit from the following: | ||
| AUTO-52.61A | Engine Repair Experience | 1 |
| AUTO-52.62A | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Exp | 1 |
| AUTO-52.62B | Manual Drivetrain/Axles Experience | 1 |
| Total units required for certificate | 41 | |