Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CAREER CERTIFICATE
Brake Service
The courses listed in this certificate compile a
comprehensive list of job related skills needed to
enter the automotive field. The skills acquired
during class will help ones ability to complete the
ASE Certification test in the area of A5 Brakes. The
certificate is designed to prepare an individual for
entry level employment as an Automotive Brake
Service Technician:
Required Courses Units
AUTO 101 Introduction to Automotive
Service and Repair....................3
AUTO 140 Body and Chassis Electrical
Systems ......................................4
AUTO 210 Automotive Brake Systems ..........4
AUTO 211 Antilock Brakes/Traction
Control Systems .............................3
Units Required 14
All classes must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
CAREER CERTIFICATE
Bosch Automotive Electrical, Fuel &
Safety Systems
This certificate is designed for the experienced
Automotive Technician who desires to expand
and upgrade his/her skill level to include Bosch
Automotive Service and Systems within the
Automotive Tune-up and Driveability, Electrical
and Electronics, and Auto Safety Systems Service
and Repair spectrum. This certificate leads to
employment as a General Auto Repair Technician,
Tune-up Technician and/or State Certified Smog
Technician.
Required Courses Units
AUTO 048 Vehicle Electrical and
Electronic Systems .......................3
AUTO 110 Introduction to Engine
Diagnosing & Tune-up ...............3
AUTO 128 Fuel Injection Systems I ...................3
AUTO 138 Fuel Injection Systems II .................3
AUTO 148 Vehicle Safety, Comfort
and Convenience Systems .........3
Units Required 15
All classes must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
CAREER CERTIFICATE
Engine Repair
The courses listed in this certificate complies a
comprehensive list of job related skills needed to
enter the automotive field. The skills acquired
during class will help ones ability to complete the
ASE Certification Test in the area or A-1, Engine
Repair. The certificate is designed to prepare
an individual for entry level employment as an
Automotive Engine Repair Technician.
Required Courses Units
AUTO 101 Introduction to Automotive
Service & Repair .......................3
AUTO 160 Upper End Engine Rebuilding
and Machining ..........................4
AUTO 170 Lower End Engine Rebuilding
& Machining .............................4
AUTO 180 Advanced Automotive
Diagnosis ...................................3
Units Required 14
All classes must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
CAREER CERTIFICATE
Transmission Service
The courses listed in this certificate compile a
comprehensive list of job related skills needed to
enter the automotive field. The skills acquired
during class will help ones ability to complete
the ASE Certification Test in the area of A-2
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. The certificate
is designed to prepare an individual for
entry level employment as an Automatic Transmission
Service/Repair Technician.
Required Courses Units
AUTO 101 Introduction to Automotive
Service & Repair ........................3
AUTO 125 Power Train System Service and .
Transmission Diagnostics ........4
AUTO 220 Manual Drive Trains and Axles ...4
AUTO 230 Automatic Transmission/
Transaxle ................................... 4
Units Required 15
All classes must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
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