Engine Performance/Driveability and Tune-Up

The Engine Performance/Drivability and Tune-Up certificate prepares students with job skills needed to enter the automotive field in positions such as smog technician, tune-up technician, and general repair. Emphasis is placed on electrical, electronic engine and fuels management systems, and complete automotive systems diagnosis and repair. It prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 and A8 certifications including Advanced Engine Performance (L-1). This certificate also prepares the student for the California State Emission Control License Test.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform advanced automotive tune-up problems pertaining to fuel ignition, emission, computers, wiring systems, 5-gas analyzers and combustion, and mechanical engine diagnostics.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of current automotive electrical systems and advanced fuel systems with emphasis on diagnosis, service and repair.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic operating principles of automotive air conditioning, heating and ventilating systems. Including air conditioner and heater operation, engine cooling system, system operation with normal service and adjustment procedures, problem diagnosis, repair procedures.

Required courses