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Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program provides both classroom theory and extensive hands-on (shop) entrylevel employment training and as well as professional upgrading to persons in the automotive industry. The program provides all training required for state licenses as well as for each of the areas tested for National Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. A Certificate Program is offered in Automotive Electrical, Automotive Engines, Automotive Transmission, and Automotive Brakes and Suspension, which consist of required pattern of certificate courses.
Automotive Technology Career Pathway
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Certificate Associate in Science
Associate in Science Degree: Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology
CoursesUnits
AUTO 054, Engine and Related Systems3
AUTO 055, Basic Electricity and Electrical Systems Fundamentals3
AUTO 062, Electrical Mastery4
AUTO 064, Advanced Fuel and Emissions Systems2
AUTO 066, Drivability2
AUTO 068, Climate Control Systems2.5
AUTO 072, Manual Transmissions Drive Lines4
AUTO 074, Automatic Transmissions/Axles4
AUTO 076, Automotive Brake Systems4
AUTO 078, Suspension and Steering Systems4
AUTO 085, Advanced Emission Specialist Exam Qualification Course6
AUTO 095, Automotive Technology Internship1-2
Total Units = 39.5-40.5

San Diego Miramar College *Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.

Recommended Electives: Automotive Technology 81, 95, 107, 270, 290.