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
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 |
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5.0 UNITS |
8 UNITS |
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| FOURTH SEMESTER | ||||
| ATEC 66 STEERING |
ATEC 71 PERFORM ATEC 68 CLEAN AIR |
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3.0 UNITS |
13 UNITS |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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TOTAL UNITS |
35 |
20.5 |
20.5 |
20.5 |
40 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Core=23 |
X |
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TOTAL UNITS |
Core+18=41 |
Core+7=30 |
Core+10=33 |
Core+7=30 |
Core+20=43 |
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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
