Automotive Technology: Manufacture Specialty (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/auto/
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The Manufacture Specialty degree 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 fundamentals, engine repair, automatic transaxle/transmission, manual drivetrain and axle, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, HVAC, and engine performance. 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 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 engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain and axle, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronics, HVAC, and engine performance.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AUTO 111 | Automotive Engines | 4.0 |
| AUTO 121 | Ford Manual & Automatic Drivetrain | 5.0 |
| AUTO 151 | Ford Brake, Steering, and Suspension | 5.0 |
| AUTO 161 | Ford Electrical and Electronics | 5.0 |
| AUTO 173 | Automotive Technology Work Experience Education (Students must repeat this course a total of 12 units) 1 | 12.0 |
| AUTO 179 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 4.0 |
| AUTO 181 | Ford Engine Performance | 5.0 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
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This course must be repeated four times. AUTO 100 can substitute (3) units of AUTO 173
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed
Recommended Electives
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BCOT 148 | Effective Business Presentations | 3.0 |
| BCOT 247 | Managerial Business Communications | 3.0 |
| MTT 100 | Machine Tool Introduction | 2.0 |
| WELD 100 | Welding Fundamentals | 2.5 |