Automotive Technology: General Motors Advanced (CERT)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/auto/
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The General Motors Advanced Certificate option prepares students for employment as an entry-level automotive technician at a General Motors (GM) dealership. Courses focus on both the mechanical and electrical systems within a vehicle and how to diagnose and repair them. They include manual drivetrain and axle, HVAC, light duty diesel systems, automatic transmission/transaxle, advanced engine performance, and hybrid and electric vehicle technology. Students will also increase their hands-on skills and experience by working in the field. Graduates are employed as entry-level technicians at GM dealers and have the ability to work as a bumper-to-bumper technician or as a specialized automotive repair technician.
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 and axle, HVAC, light-duty diesel systems, automatic transmission/transaxle, advanced engine performance, and hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
Program Requirements
Code Number | Course Title | Units |
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Required Courses | ||
First Semester | ||
AUTO 203 | General Motors Manual Drivetrain and Axle | 3.0 |
AUTO 207 | General Motors HVAC Systems | 3.0 |
AUTO 209 | General Motors Diesel Technology | 3.0 |
AUTO 173 | Automotive Technology Work Experience Education | 3.0 |
Second Semester | ||
AUTO 202 | General Motors Automatic Transaxle/Transmission | 3.0 |
AUTO 218 | General Motors Engine Performance 2 | 3.0 |
AUTO 226 | General Motors Electrical Systems 3 | 3.0 |
AUTO 173 | Automotive Technology Work Experience Education | 3.0 |
Total Units | 24 |