Automotive Technology- Steering, Suspension, and Brakes

Completion of this certificate provides opportunities of employment in the automotive industry requiring skills in Steering, Suspension and Brakes. 1. Students will demonstrate entry level maintenance, repair, diagnosis and safety procedures regarding Steering, Suspension and Brakes. 2. Students will be knowledgeable about the required materials of the trade and have the ability to install, repair, and maintain, related equipment in a safe manner. 3. Students will have the skills necessary to receive industry recognized ASE certifications.

In reviewing Barstow Community College’s Automotive Technology program enrollment and completion rates for the past two years, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017, and the year-to-date enrollment numbers for the 2017-2018 school year. We experienced a slight decrease in enrollment and completion rates from 15/16 to 16/17. During 17/18 to-date we have experienced a dramatic drop in enrollment. While we have experienced lower enrollment across the board we anticipate by expanding our program by offering specialized short term certificates, offering new programs such as Air Conditioning, and offering emerging technologies such as hybrid and alternative fuels will help to increase enrollment. We project for this certificate program we will have 15 students enrolling with 10 completers each academic year. This projection was developed by previous and current enrollment/completion trends and program demand.

The goals and objectives of this program are to provide students with Career Technical Education instruction in the area of Automotive Technology Steering, Suspension and Brakes. This program will help meet one of the California Community College’s primary missions of advancing California’s economic growth and global competitiveness through education that contributes to continuous workforce improvement. This program also aligns with Barstow Community College’s mission by offering career and technical education and workforce development programs and courses that give students knowledge, skills and certification necessary for success in the workplace. This program will prepare students for entry level-positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Automotive Technology Steering, Suspension and Brakes. Fees outside of the ordinary enrollment fee prescribed in Education Code section 76300 will include required textbook purchases. Program Level Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will demonstrate entry level maintenance, repair, diagnosis and safety procedures regarding Steering, Suspension and Brakes. 2. Students will be knowledgeable about the required materials of the trade and have the ability to install, repair, and maintain, related equipment in a safe manner. 3. Students will have the skills necessary to receive industry recognized ASE certifications.

Core Requirements for the Automotive Technology- Steering, Suspension, and Brakes Certificate include: AUTO 51A- Introduction to Automotive Technology- 4 units, AUTO 54- Automotive Brakes- 4 units, and AUTO 55- Suspension and Steering- 4 units for a total of 12 core units. All CTE programs offered by Barstow Community College are on two-year schedules to allow for students to complete all core requirements for certificates or degrees within a two-year period. Shorter term or concentrated certificates may be scheduled in less than two years.