Engine Machining

The Engine Machining Certificate offers both theoretical and hands-on training, including engine theory, fuel systems, basic machining, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining, metallurgy, print reading and metrology. Course work prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams. Students enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with their hands, demonstrate critical thinking, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude, and enjoy working in a shop environment. Program completers should be able to find employment as advanced entry-level apprentice automotive technicians.

The former 7-unit certificate had an average of 40 completers per year; we anticipate the new certificate will have 30 completers.

1. Demonstrate the correct use of safety procedures utilized by a mobile equipment repair technician.
2. Locate and interpret technical manuals from online computerized databases.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate use and maintenance of hand, shop, and precision tools.
4. Prepare initial, revised, and final repair orders in compliance with California law (BAR).
5. Identify engine block assembly components and configurations.
6. Demonstrate the proper steps to remove a cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer's specification and procedure.
7. Demonstrate the proper steps for performing a timing belt replacement and setting the timing belt, crankshaft, and camshafts in proper positions.
8. Demonstrate the proper use of a Digital Multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems, including: source voltage, voltage drop, current flow, and resistance.
9. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment charging system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
10. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment starting system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
11. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment low-voltage battery system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
12. Machine a thread to industry specifications.
13. Determine high and low limits for a manufactured part.
14. Perform a milling operation to blueprint specifications.
15. Write a program using General Function (G) & Miscellaneous Function (M) code.
16. Identify basic CNC machining tools.
17. Describe the basic classification of metals, crystal structures and various material properties.
18. Explain the manufacturing, identification, phase diagram, heat treatment processes and deformation of iron and iron alloys.
19. Analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine their parts, features, sizes, locations, tolerances, relationships, fits, finishes and material conditions.
20. Effectively express and exchange ideas through various modes of communication.
21. Demonstrate technical skills in keeping with the demands of their field of study.
22. Analyze engineering blueprints and drawings to identify feature control frames, tolerances, and measurement practices.
23. Demonstrate technical skills in keeping with the demands of 21st century manufacturing.

This certificate is designed for the future Automotive Technician who wants to start their career and demonstrates technical knowledge skills to excel in their chosen field.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ATL 101	Transportation Information Systems and Shop Practices	3.0	S1
ATL 105	Service Writing and Shop Management	2.0	S1
ATL 161	Mobile Electrical Systems 1	3.0	S1
MACH 51.1A	Beginning Machine Tool Technology	3.0	S1
MACH 161	Metallurgy	3.0	S1
ATL 110	Internal Combustion Engine Theory and Repair	3.0	S2
MACH 80A	Computer Numeric Control Machining I	5.0	S2
MACH 162	Blueprint Reading for Machine and Related Industries	3.0	S2
MACH 163	Metrology	3.0	S2

This certificate replaces the existing Automotive Certificate for engine machining and aligns with industry certifications.

Michael Pratt from Mendocino College serves on the SRJC ATL advisory committee and has confirmed support at the 4.14.23 and 11.17.23 meetings – minutes available if needed. Attempts were made by ATL program director, Jesse Kosten, to contact College of Marin as follows: 2.9.24 – First email sent to Ron Palmer, Department Chair - rpalmer@marin.edu 2.21.24 – Called Ron at 628-234-8532 2.21.24 – Email forwarded to Alina Varona, Dean - arvarona@marin.edu 2.22.24 – Called Ron and left voicemail stated need to hear back from him on this issue. 628-234-8532