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Submitter's Information
Benjamin Gamboa
Associate Dean
San Diego/Imperial
San Diego Miramar College
CTE Dean
Jesse Lopez
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Program Details
Automotive Technology
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Automotive Technology (094800)
08/16/21
The Automotive Technology program provides both classroom theory and extensive hands on(shop) entry-level employment training as well as professional upgrading to persons in the automotive industry. The program provides training for each of the areas tested for National Institute for AutomotiveService Excellence (ASE) certification, and Bureau of Automotive Repair training for state licenses as well. Certificates of Achievement are offered in Automotive Chassis, Automotive Electrical,Automotive Engine Performance, and AutomotiveTransmissions. A Certificate of Performance is offered for Advanced Emissions Specialist.The program emphasis is on various automotive manufacturer products. Specific NATEF Certified training in American Honda Motors and ToyotaMotor Sales is available in designated courses.Students have the opportunity for internship training when available. If employed, student interns may work for a repair facility while concurrently receiving formal training in Automotive Technology coursework. Upon completion, the student may have the opportunity for full-time employment at that repair facility. While progressing through the training, students are strongly encouraged to obtain at least two Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications.
Enrollment completers are projected to be 50 per year.
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
Employment may be found as an entry-level automotive technician in an automotive manufacturer dealership such as Honda/Acura orToyota/Lexus, an independent repair garage, or automotive repair franchises.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
40
60
Course Report
Revision due to changes in AUTO course numbers.
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:
| Course | Title | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 156G | Engine and Related Systems *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 156T | Honda/Toyota Engine and Related Systems *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 161G | Basic Electricity and Electrical Systems Fundamentals *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 161T | Honda/Toyota Basic Electricity and Electrical Systems Fundamentals *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 162G | Advanced Electrical *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 162T | Honda/Toyota Advanced Electrical *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 165G | Engine Performance *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 165T | Honda/Toyota Engine Performance *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 167G | Advanced Engine Performance *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 167T | Honda/Toyota Advanced Engine Performance *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 169G | Climate Control Systems *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 169T | Honda/Toyota Climate Control Systems *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 172G | Manual Drive Train and Axles *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 172T | Honda/Toyota Manual Drive Train and Axles *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 174G | Automatic Transmissions/Axles *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 174T | Honda/Toyota Automatic Transmissions/Axles *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 176G | Automotive Brake Systems *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 176T | Honda/Toyota Automotive Brake Systems *Pending* | 4 |
| AUTO 178G | Suspension, Steering and Handling *Pending* | 4 | |
| or | AUTO 178T | Honda/Toyota Suspension, Steering and Handling *Pending* | 4 |
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Submission Details
12/18/20 - 03:45 PM
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Comments
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Nichol Roe · 01/07/21
Palomar supports this program modification
Cassandra Storey · 01/07/21
SDCE supports program mod
Tina Recalde · 01/07/21
San Diego Mesa supports the program modification.
Larry McLemore · 01/07/21
Cuyamaca supports
Jennifer Lewis · 01/04/21
SWC supports this program modification.
Dr. Al Taccone · 12/29/20
MiraCosta College supports this program modification.
John Edwards · 12/23/20
Miramar College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. There is a supply gap (110 annual job openings), entry-level wages are $14.69 and median wages are $20.74, and total employment for the occupation increased from 7,199 to 7,726 jobs in the region over the past 10 years. Based on available LMI, the COE report supports the program modification.