The Auto Mechanic Program, also known as the Automotive Technology Training Program, is broken up into five mini-achievement categories of study. This step by step, win/win approach empowers students to either focus their interest in a specialty area or attain success through the complete mastery of all systems. Many of your questions may be answered here.
Automotive Technology Training Program
A.S. DEGREES
24 units + 8 units elective = 32 Automotive units + 18-24 General Education
For more details on certificates, degree option, and additional courses please refer to the CCSF catalog or e-mail the department counselor Carlos Webster.
CERTIFICATES
You can earn a certificate upon the successful completion of each course. You may apply for a State of California recognized certificate upon completion of each specialized series.
Requirements for the certificate of completion:
Students may obtain the certificate of completion in Brake and Suspension Specialist by completing the following courses with a grade of "C" or higher in each course.
| Auto 50 Intro to Automotive Mechanics | 8 units |
| Auto 52 Brakes, Suspension and Alignment | 8 units |
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total Units: | 16 units |
Requirements for the certificate of completion:
Students may obtain the certificate of completion in Engine repair specialist by completing the following courses with a grade of "C" or higher in each course.
| Auto 50 Intro to Automotive Mechanics | 8 units |
| Auto 54 Engine Repair | 8 units |
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total Units: | 16 units |
Requirements for the certificate of completion:
Students may obtain the certificate of completion as a General Automotive Technician by completing the following courses with a grade of "C" or higher in each course.
| Auto 50 Intro to Automotive Mechanics | 8 units |
| Automotive Electrical | 8 units |
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total Units: | 16 units |
Requirements for the certificate of completion:
Students may obtain the certificate of completion in General Automotive Technician by completing the following courses with a grade of "C" or higher in each course.
| Auto 50 Intro to Automotive Mechanics | 8 units |
| Automatic and Manual Transmissions | 8 units |
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total Units: | 16 units |
Requirements for the certificate of completion:
Students may obtain the certificate of completion in General Automotive Technician by completing the following courses with a grade of "C" or higher in each course.
| Auto 50 Intro to Automotive Mechanics | 8 units |
| Auto 52 Brakes, Suspension and Alignment | 8 units |
| Auto 54 Engine Repair | 8 units |
| Automotive Electrical | 8 units |
| Automatic and Manual Transmissions | 8 units |
| Engine Performance | 8 units |
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total Units: | 48 units |