The Automotive Electrical and Electronics Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of electrical, electronic and climate control systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis placed on diagnosis and repair of lighting, power windows/locks, driver information, climate control, and other electrically controlled systems. Climate control servicing and safe refrigerant handling are covered.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate personal and shop safety procedures needed to safely work in an automotive shop environment
· Utilize a variety of electrical/electronic test equipment to test and diagnose electrical/electronic circuits
· Diagnose,service, and repair electrical/electronic circuits found on modern automobiles
· Demonstrate safe refrigerant handling practices while charging automotive air conditioning systems.
It is projected that 25 students will complete the certificate annually
The Automotive Electrical and Electronics Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of electrical, electronic and climate control systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis placed on diagnosis and repair of lighting, power windows/locks, driver information, climate control, and other electrically controlled systems. Climate control servicing and safe refrigerant handling are covered.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate personal and shop safety procedures needed to safely work in an automotive shop environment
· Utilize a variety of electrical/electronic test equipment to test and diagnose electrical/electronic circuits
· Diagnose,service, and repair electrical/electronic circuits found on modern automobiles
· Demonstrate safe refrigerant handling practices while charging automotive air conditioning systems.
Required Courses: 24 .units
Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
---|---|---|---|
AUT-50 | Automotive Principals | 4 | Semester #1 |
AUT-6A (54) | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | Semester #2 |
AUT-6B | Automotive Electrical Systems 2 | 4 | Semester #3 |
AUT-7 (57) | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 | Semester #2 or #3 |
AUT-8A (52A) | Automotive Tune-Up and Electrical Systems | 4 | Semester #2 |
AUT-8B (56) | Automotive Computer Controls | 4 | Semester #3 |
Required Courses: 24 .units
Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
---|---|---|---|
AUT-50 | Automotive Principals | 4 | Semester #1 |
AUT-6A (54) | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 | Semester #2 |
AUT-6B | Automotive Electrical Systems 2 | 4 | Semester #3 |
AUT-7 (57) | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 | Semester #2 or #3 |
AUT-8A (52A) | Automotive Tune-Up and Electrical Systems | 4 | Semester #2 |
AUT-8B (56) | Automotive Computer Controls | 4 | Semester #3 |
Diann Thursby · 06/09/20
Received regional recommendation at 06-08-2020 IEDRC Deans Meeting.