Automatic Transmission Certificate

Division: Career Technical Education

PROGRAM CODE: 2C40649

The Automatic Transmission Certificate is designed to provide the student with entry level employment skills needed in the area of automatic transmission service and repair. A student can seek employment in new car dealerships, specialty repair shops, and franchise automotive repair facilities. The course work will develop a student’s understanding of automatic transmission operation, components, service procedures, and rebuilding techniques. This certificate requires a total of 18 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Required Courses (18 units):
AUTO 120 FAutomatic Transmission Fundamentals (formerly AUTO 086 F)3
AUTO 121 FAutomatic Transmissions (formerly AUTO 084 F)8
AUTO 160 FAutomotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (formerly AUTO 065 F)5
AUTO 195 FAutomotive Specialty Practice (formerly AUTO 050 F)2
Total Units18

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

OUTCOME 1: Identify and practice safe work habits when using tools and equipment in an automotive repair shop.

OUTCOME 2: Inspect, identify, and repair automatic transmission/transaxle malfunctions following manufacturer procedures and specifications.

OUTCOME 3: Perform a wide array of preventative maintenance, service, and repair procedures related to automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles.

OUTCOME 4: Using a vehicle repair order, explain and record vehicle inspection and repair procedures performed using the industry recognized concern, cause, and correction format.


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