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Program Overview:

picture of mechanicThe program consists of a core of vocational classes involving theory and practical skill development with emphasis on laboratory experiences simulating industry related tasks. The classes are taught in modern and well equipped automotive laboratories.

Upon completion of the program, students have general knowledge in the areas of automotive electronic and electrical systems, fuel and emission systems, and engines including performance and machining. Other skills include brake and suspensions systems, including anti-lock braking systems and four wheel alignment, manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles, and air conditioning systems. Classes are designed to provide the student with experiences which simulate job-related tasks. Instructors are ASE certified and have substantial industry experience.

The program is located in Building 1400, next to Parking Lot E, off of Depot Rd. in Hayward, CA.

Suggested Course Sequences

Certificates of Achievement:

AUTO
MAINTENANCE
CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN
ENGINES
ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
FIRST SEMESTER
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 60A ELECT
ATEC 61A FUELS
IT 74 MEASURE
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 60A ELECT
ATEC 65 BRAKES
IT 74 MEASURE
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 60A ELECT
ATEC 64A MAN TRAN
IT 74 MEASURE
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 63A ENGINE 1
MTT 60A MACHINE
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 63A ENGINE 1
IT 74 MEASURE
ENGLISH
13.5 UNITS
12.5 UNITS
12.5 UNITS
9.5 UNITS
11.5 UNITS
         
SECOND SEMESTER
ATEC 71 PERFORM
ATEC 62 A/C
ENGLISH
ATEC 66 STEERING
WELD 70 INTRO
ENGLISH
ATEC 64B AUTOTRAN
WELD 70 INTRO
ENGLISH
ATEC 63B ENGINE 2
IT 74 MEASURE
WELD 70 INTRO
ENGLISH
ATEC 62 A/C
ATEC 63B ENGINE 2
WELD 70 INTRO
13.5 UNITS
8 UNITS
8 UNITS
11 UNITS
7.5 UNITS
         
THIRD SEMESTER
ATEC 65 BRAKES
WELD 70 INTRO
ATEC 60A ELECT
ATEC 61A FUELS
5.0 UNITS
 
 
 
8 UNITS
         
FOURTH SEMESTER
ATEC 66 STEERING
ATEC 71 PERFORM
ATEC 68 CLEAN AIR
3.0 UNITS
 
 
 
13 UNITS
         
AUTO
MAINTENANCE
CERTIFICATE
CHASSIS
CERTIFICATE
DRIVETRAIN
CERTIFICATE
ENGINES
CERTIFICATE
ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
CERTIFICATE
35 UNITS
20.5 UNITS
20.5 UNITS
20.5 UNITS
40 UNITS

Associate of Science - Automotive Technology:

AUTO
MAINTENANCE
CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN
ENGINES
ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
FIRST SEMESTER
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 60A ELECT
ATEC 61A FUELS
ATEC 65 BRAKES
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 60A ELECT
ATEC 65 BRAKES
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 60A ELECT
ATEC 61A FUELS
ATEC 65 BRAKES
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 63A ENGINE 1
ATEC 65 BRAKES
IT 74 MEASURE
ATEC 50 FUNDAMENTAL
ATEC 60A ELECT
ATEC 61A FUELS
IT 74 MEASURE
13.5 UNITS
9.5 UNITS
13.5 UNITS
11.5 UNITS
13.5 UNITS
         
SECOND SEMESTER
ATEC 71 PERFORM
ATEC 62 A/C
ATEC 66 STEERING
ATEC 62 A/C
ATEC 66 STEERING
IT 74 MEASURE
ATEC 62 A/C
ATEC 66 STEERING
IT 74 MEASURE
ATEC 62 A/C
ATEC 63B ENGINE 2
ATEC 66 STEERING
ATEC 62 A/C
ATEC 71 PERFORM
ATEC 66 STEERING
13.5 UNITS
8.5 UNITS
8.5 UNITS
8.5 UNITS
13.5 UNITS
         
THIRD SEMESTER
ATEC 63A ENGINE 1
ATEC 64A MAN TRAN
IT 74 MEASURE
ATEC 63A ENGINE 1
MTT 60A MACHINE
ATEC 63A ENGINE 1
ATEC 64A MAN TRAN
WELD 70 INTRO
ATEC 60A ELECT
MTT 60A MACHINE
WELD 70 INTRO
ATEC 63A ENGINE 1
ATEC 68 CLEAN AIR
ATEC 65 BRAKES
9.0 UNITS
7.0 UNITS
8.0 UNITS
10.0 UNITS
11.0 UNITS
         
FOURTH SEMESTER
ATEC 64B AUTOTRAN
WELD 70 INTRO
ATEC 63B ENGINE 2
WELD 70 INTRO
ATEC 64B AUTOTRAN
ATEC 63B ENGINE 2
WELD 70 INTRO
5.0 UNITS
5.0 UNITS
3.0 UNITS
 
5.0 UNITS
         
AUTO
MAINTENANCE
A.S. DEGREE
CHASSIS
A.S. DEGREE
DRIVETRAIN
A.S. DEGREE
ENGINES
A.S. DEGREE
ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
A.S. DEGREE
41 UNITS
30 UNITS
33 UNITS
30 UNITS
43 UNITS

Prerequisites apply

Course
Units
Auto Maintenance Certificate
Chassis Certificate
Drivetrain Certificate
Engine Machining Certificate
Engine Performance Certificate
ATEC
50
2.5
X
X
X
X
X
ATEC
60A
4
X
X
 
 
X
ATEC
60B
 
 
 
 
 
 
ATEC
61A
4
X
 
 
 
X
ATEC
61B
 
 
 
 
 
 
ATEC
71
8
X
 
 
 
X
ATEC
71A
4
X (Eve only)
 
 
 
X (Eve only)
ATEC
71B
4
X (Eve only)
 
 
 
X (Eve only)
ATEC
62
2.5
X
 
 
 
X
ATEC
63A
3
 
 
 
X
X
ATEC
63B
3
 
 
 
X
X
ATEC
64A
3
 
 
X
 
 
ATEC
64B
3
 
 
X
 
 
ATEC
65
3
X
X
 
 
 
ATEC
66
3
X
X
 
 
 
ATEC
68
5
 
 
 
 
X
ATEC
70
2
 
 
 
 
 
IT
74
3
X
X
X
X
X
ENGL
70
3
X
X
X
X
X
WELD
70
2
X
X
X
X
X
MTT
60A
4
 
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL UNITS
 
35
20.5
20.5
20.5
40

Course
Core
Units
Auto
Maintenance Degree
Option 1
Chassis
Degree
Option 2
Drivetrain Degree
Option 3
Engine Machining Degree
Option 4
Engine Performance Degree
Option 5
ATEC
50
2.5
X
X
X
X
X
ATEC
60A
4
X
X
X
X
X
ATEC
60B
 
 
 
 
 
 
ATEC
61A
4
X
 
X
 
X
ATEC
61B
 
 
 
 
 
 
ATEC
71
8
X
 
 
 
X
ATEC
71A
4
X (Eve only)
 
 
 
X (Eve only)
ATEC
71B
4
X (Eve only)
 
 
 
X (Eve only)
ATEC
62
2.5
X
X
X
X
X
ATEC
63A
3
X
X
X
X
X
ATEC
63B
3
 
X
 
X
X
ATEC
64A
3
X
 
X
 
 
ATEC
64B
3
X
 
X
 
 
ATEC
65
3
X
X
X
X
X
ATEC
66
3
X
X
X
X
X
ATEC
68
5
 
 
 
 
X
ATEC
70
2
 
 
 
 
 
IT
74
3
X
X
X
X
X
ENGL
70
3
 
 
 
 
 
WELD
70
2
X
X
X
X
X
MTT
60A
4
 
X
 
X
 
 
Core=23
 
 
 
 
X
 
TOTAL UNITS
 
Core+18=41
Core+7=30
Core+10=33
Core+7=30
Core+20=43

These courses are recommended as preparation for the following California State and EPA tests for:

  • Smog Check Mechanic's License
  • Lamp Adjuster's License
  • Brake Adjuster's License
  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification
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