Automotive Technology provides instruction in engine diagnosis, tune-up, emission control, brakes, front-end, and suspension systems. These courses are designed to prepare students for certification in these areas and for employment as automotive mechanics.

For the Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology, complete 18 units of coursework listed below. Consult a Los Medanos College counselor to develop your education plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate problem solving techniques used in troubleshooting automotive systems by writing up a diagnosis and completing the repair.

2. Use written or oral service directions used in the automotive field to locate service information, demonstrate mechanical knowledge by diagnosing the failure and replacing the proper component.

3. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to take and pass the state and ASE exams required for employment in the automotive field.