Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/auto/

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIVEMENT

The Ford Advanced Certificate option prepares students for employment as an entry-level automotive technician at a Ford dealership. Courses focus on both the mechanical and electrical systems within a vehicle and how to diagnose and repair them. They include engine performance, manual and automatic drivetrain, and air conditioning.  Students will also increase their hands-on skills and experience by working in the field. Graduates are employed as entry-level technicians at Ford dealerships. They have the ability to work as a specialized automotive repair technician.

(Formerly known as: Automotive Technology: Automotive Drivetrain & Air Conditioning - Certificate of Achievement)

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate safe practices when working on all types of vehicles.
• Analyze service information in order to diagnose and repair vehicle faults.
• Practice repairing faults related to manual drivetrain & axles, automatic transmissions/transaxles, and air conditioning.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code Number	Course Title	Units
Required Courses
First Semester
AUTO 121	Ford Manual & Automatic Drivetrain	5.0
AUTO 173	Automotive Technology Work Experience Education (Must take twice for a total of 6 units)	6.0
AUTO 179	Automotive Air Conditioning	4.0
AUTO 181	Ford Engine Performance	5.0
Total Units		20