Academic Catalog

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
Required Courses
First Semester
AUTO 203General Motors Manual Drivetrain and Axle3.0
AUTO 207General Motors HVAC Systems3.0
AUTO 209General Motors Diesel Technology3.0
AUTO 173Automotive Technology Work Experience Education3.0
Second Semester
AUTO 202General Motors Automatic Transaxle/Transmission3.0
AUTO 218General Motors Engine Performance 23.0
AUTO 226General Motors Electrical Systems 33.0
AUTO 173Automotive Technology Work Experience Education3.0
Total Units24