The
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
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology Effective Fall 2012:
AUTO MAINTENANCE |
CHASSIS |
DRIVETRAIN |
ENGINES |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE |
BMW |
| FIRST SEMESTER | |||||
ATEC 50
ATEC 5 ATEC 6A
INDT 74
|
ATEC 50
ATEC 5
ATEC 6A |
ATEC 50
ATEC 5
ATEC 6A INDT 74 |
ATEC 50
ATEC 5 ATEC 6A
INDT 74
|
ATEC 50
ATEC 5
ATEC 6A
INDT 74 |
BMW 10 ATEC 50 ATEC 5 ATEC 6A |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |||||
ATEC 2 ATEC 4 ATEC 6B ATEC 7 |
ATEC 4 ATEC 6B INDT 74 |
ATEC 2 ATEC 4 ATEC 6B ATEC 7 |
ATEC 4 ATEC 6B MTT 63A |
ATEC 4 ATEC 6B ATEC 7 |
BMW 20 ATEC 4 ATEC 7 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |||||
ATEC 1 ATEC 3 ATEC 8 ATEC 90 ATEC 91 |
ATEC 1 ATEC 3 ATEC 90 ATEC 91 |
ATEC 1 ATEC 3 ATEC 8 ATEC 90 ATEC 91 |
ATEC 1 ATEC 3 ATEC 90 ATEC 91 |
ATEC 1 ATEC 3 ATEC 90 ATEC 91 |
BMW 30 ATEC 1 ATEC 8 ATEC 90 ATEC 91 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |||||
ATEC 10 |
ATEC 63B MTT 60A |
ATEC 10 ATEC 80 |
BMW 40 INDT 74 |
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AUTO MAINTENANCE A.S. DEGREE |
CHASSIS A.S. DEGREE |
DRIVETRAIN A.S. DEGREE |
ENGINES A.S. DEGREE |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE A.S. DEGREE |
BMW MANUFACTURE TRAINING A.S. DEGREE |
Course |
Units |
Auto Maintenance Degree |
Chassis Degree |
Drivetrain Degree |
Engine Machining Degree |
Engine Performance Degree |
BMW Degree |
|
ATEC |
50 |
3 |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
ATEC |
1 |
4 |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
ATEC |
2 |
3 |
X | X | ||||
ATEC |
3 |
3 |
X | X | ||||
ATEC |
4 |
3 |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
ATEC |
5 |
3 |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
ATEC |
6A |
4 |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
ATEC |
6B |
3 |
X | X | X | X | X | |
ATEC |
7 |
2.5 |
X | X | X | X | X | |
ATEC |
8 |
4 |
X | X | X | X | ||
ATEC |
10 |
3 |
X | X | ||||
ATEC |
52 |
1 |
||||||
ATEC |
63A |
3 |
X | |||||
ATEC |
63B |
3 |
X | |||||
ATEC |
80 |
7.5 |
X | |||||
ATEC |
90 |
2 |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
ATEC |
91 |
2 |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
BMW |
10 |
5 |
X | |||||
BMW |
20 |
5 |
X | |||||
BMW |
30 |
5 |
X | |||||
BMW |
40 |
5 |
X | |||||
MTT |
60A |
4 |
X | |||||
| INDT | 74 | 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Gen Ed |
16 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Certificates of Achievement Effective Fall 2012:
| AUTO MAINTENANCE |
CHASSIS |
DRIVETRAIN |
ENGINES |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE |
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||||
| ATEC 50
ATEC 6A
|
ATEC 50
ATEC 5
ATEC 6A
|
ATEC 50
ATEC 3
ATEC 6A
|
ATEC 50
ATEC 63A
|
ATEC 50
ATEC 1
ATEC 6A
|
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||||
| ATEC 4 ATEC 6B |
ATEC 4 ATEC 6B |
ATEC 2 ATEC 6B |
ATEC 63B MTT 60A |
ATEC 6B ATEC 7 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||||
| ATEC 5 ATEC 8 |
ATEC 8 |
|||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | ||||
| ATEC 7 ATEC 10 |
ATEC 10 ATEC 80 |
|||
| AUTO MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE |
CHASSIS CERTIFICATE |
DRIVETRAIN CERTIFICATE |
ENGINES CERTIFICATE |
ENGINE PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE |
| Course |
Units |
Auto Maintenance Certificate |
Chassis Certificate |
Drivetrain Certificate |
Engine Machining Certificate |
Engine Performance Certificate |
|
ATEC |
50 |
3 |
X | X | X | X | X |
ATEC |
1 |
4 |
X | ||||
ATEC |
2 |
3 |
X | ||||
ATEC |
3 |
3 |
X | ||||
ATEC |
4 |
3 |
X | X | |||
ATEC |
5 |
3 |
X | X | |||
ATEC |
6A |
4 |
X | X | X | X | |
ATEC |
6B |
3 |
X | X | X | X | |
ATEC |
7 |
2.5 |
X | X | |||
ATEC |
8 |
4 |
X | X | |||
ATEC |
10 |
3 |
X | X | |||
ATEC |
52 |
1 |
|||||
ATEC |
63A |
3 |
X | ||||
ATEC |
63B |
3 |
X | ||||
ATEC |
80 |
7.5 |
X | ||||
ATEC |
90 |
2 |
|||||
ATEC |
91 |
2 |
|||||
MTT |
60A |
4 |
X | ||||
Pre Fall 2012 Automotive Program Graduation Requirements
Pre Fall 2012 Automotive Program Correlation Chart
Apply for graduation
Prerequisites apply
These courses are recommended as preparation for the following California State and EPA tests for:
-
Smog Check Mechanic's License (ATEC 6A, 6B, 8, 10, 80)
- Lamp Adjuster's License (ATEC 6A, 6B)
- Brake Adjuster's License (ATEC 5)
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification (ATEC 4)
