Automotive Technology
Certificates of Achievement
Students are given two options in order to prepare for a specialized field of study within the Automotive Technology program - Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist and/or Engine Performance and Emission Specialist.
Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist
| Required Courses | Units | |
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| Auto Tech G120 | Electrical/Electronic Systems, Introductory | 5 |
| Auto Tech G140 | Automotive Chassis: Brakes | 7 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| Auto Tech G150 | Manual Drivetrains and Axles | 4 |
| Auto Tech G141 | Automotive Chassis: Steering & Suspension | 7 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||
| Auto Tech G151 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 4.5 |
| Total Units | 27.5 | |
| SUGGESTED ELECTIVES | ||
| Auto Tech G121 | Electrical/Electronic Systems, Advanced |
4 |
| Auto Tech G160 | Heating and Air Conditioning |
4 |
| Co-Op G101 - G104 | Cooperative Work Experience |
1-6 |
Federal Gainful Employment Report
Use the link below to view Golden West College’s gainful employment reports. These reports provide you, the student, with important information regarding the costs, benefits and potential employment options of our certificate programs.
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Engine Performance and Emission Specialist
| Required Courses | Units | |
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| Auto Tech G110 | Engine Rebuilding / Repair | 5 |
| Auto Tech G120 | Electrical/Electronic Systems, Introductory | 5 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| Auto Tech G130 | Engine Performance: Basic Theory/Diagnosis | 4.5 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||
| Auto Tech G131 | Engine Performance: Advanced | 4.5 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
| SUGGESTED ELECTIVES | ||
| Auto Tech G121 | Electrical/Electronic Systems, Advanced |
4 |
| Auto Tech G160 | Heating and Air Conditioning |
4 |
| Co-Op G101 - G104 | Cooperative Work Experience |
1-6 |
Federal Gainful Employment Report
Use the link below to view Golden West College’s gainful employment reports. These reports provide you, the student, with important information regarding the costs, benefits and potential employment options of our certificate programs.
Federal Gainful Employment Reports