Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
The courses listed in the Associate of Science
Degree are comprised of a comprehensive list of
job skills needed to enter the automotive field.
The skills developed during class will enhance
the student’s ability to complete the industry
recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Certification Tests A-1 through A-8, Automotive
Technician. The Degree is designed to prepare
an individual for transfer and/or entry-level
employment as an Automobile Technician.
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in
Automotive Technology, it is necessary to complete
the graduation requirements of the College along
with the following courses with a grade of “C” or
better:
Required Courses Units
AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools
and Diagnostic Procedures .....3
AUTO 140 Body and Chassis
Electrical Systems .....................4
AUTO 150 Engine Electrical Systems .............4
AUTO 160 Upper End Engine Rebuilding
and Machining ..........................4
AUTO 200 Suspension Steering
& Alignment Service ...............4
AUTO 210 Automotive Brake Systems ..........4
AUTO 220 Manual Drive Trains
and Axles ...................................4
AUTO 230 Automatic Transmission/
Transaxle ....................................4
AUTO 240 Heating and Air Conditioning ....4
Units Required 35
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
General Automotive Service
The courses listed in the Certificate of
Achievement are comprised of a comprehensive
list of job skills needed to enter the automotive
field. The skills developed during class will
enhance the student’s ability to complete
the industry recognized Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) Certification Tests A-1 through
A-8, Automotive Technician. The Certificate is
designed to prepare an individual for entrylevel
employment as an Automobile Technician.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in
General Automotive Service, it is necessary to
complete the following courses with a grade of
“C” or better:
Required Courses Units
AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools
and Diagnostic Procedures .....3
AUTO 140 Body & Chassis
Electrical Systems .....................4
AUTO 150 Engine Electrical Systems .............4
AUTO 160 Upper End Engine Rebuilding
and Machining ..........................4
AUTO 200 Suspension Steering
& Alignment Service ...............4
AUTO 210 Automotive Brake Systems ..........4
AUTO 220 Manual Drive Trains and Axles ...4
AUTO 230 Automatic Transmission/
Transaxle ....................................4
AUTO 240 Heating and Air Conditioning .......4
Units Required 35
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
General Service Technician
The course required in this certificate compiles
a comprehensive list of job related skills needed
to acquire general automotive skills. The skills
acquired during class will prepare an individual
for entry-level employment as a light duty
service technician such as a Lube Technician or
positions with a franchised repair facility.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in
General Service Technician, it is necessary to
complete the following courses with a grade of
“C” or better:
Required Courses Units
AUTO 101 Introduction to Automotive
Service and Repair....................3
AUTO 103 Introduction to Automotive
Service and Repair....................3
AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools
and Diagnostics Procedures ....... 3
AUTO 107 Introduction to Automotive
Light Service ..............................3
Units Required 12
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