Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Automotive Mechanics Technology Certificate of Achievement

Automotive Mechanics Technology Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Mechanics Technology certificate, the student demonstrates knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and perform repairs on cars, SUVs, and light duty trucks. The student demonstrates competence in the following areas: engine repair, automatic transmission/ transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, and brakes. The student can take the five Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams in the mentioned areas. The student can pursue career opportunities at dealerships, independent repair shops, specialization shops, and public agencies. This automotive training program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in association with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the high level skills including ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) technician competence for these areas, service managers, shop owners of specialty shops, and major automotive corporation employees. The program is accredited by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). The program is certified in five ASE areas.
  2. Diagnose and repair automotive electronic control systems.
  3. Diagnose and repair automotive suspension systems.
  4. Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
  5. Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on gasoline and diesel type engines.

Core Requirements

Complete 24 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
AUTOMECH 92 Brakes, Suspension, and Steering Units: 6
AUTOMECH 93 Engine Rebuilding Units: 6
AUTOMECH 94 Manual Drivetrain and Axles Units: 6
AUTOMECH 97 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Units: 6

Restricted Electives

Complete 6 units selected from:

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
AUTOBODY 84A Introductory Auto Collision Repair Units: 6
AUTOMECH 73 Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems A6 Units: 3
AUTOMECH 91 Starting, Charging, and Electrical Systems A6 Units: 6
AUTOMECH 95 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems A7 Units: 6
AUTOMECH 96A Fuel Management and Computer Controls Units: 6
AUTOMECH 96B Ignition Systems and Electronic Engine Controls Units: 6
INDUS 35 Mobile Hydraulics Units: 4
WELDING 10 Basic Welding for the Trades Units: 4

Minimum Units Required: 30

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

For more information:

Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC) 

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