AUTO – AMT Cert

Automotive Mechanics Technology Certificate of Achievement

This one-year curriculum is designed for students who are seeking basic job entry skills for
employment in the automotive field. Subsequent certificate and/or an Associate degree in
Automotive Mechanics Technology can be earned without the need to repeat courses
completed as part of this certificate.

SUGGESTED PROGRAM COURSE SCHEDULE ^You must have passed the prerequisite
course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must
SEMESTER 1 22 UNITS be taken during the same semester; Advisory
Semesters means it is recommended but not required to
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ GE Area enroll in the course.
offered* *(O) = online available (H) = hybrid available
AMT 300
Auto Fundamentals 4 F, S CRC Area III(b)
& Shop Procedures
Career Options/Outlook:
Master mechanics repair virtually any
AMT 303
Auto Electricity & 4 F, S part on the vehicle or specialize in the
Electronics transmission system. Tasks include
AMT 314 test drive vehicles and test
F (may also be components/systems using equipment
Auto Wheel 3
offered in S)
Alignment such as infrared engine analyzers,
AMT 316 Advisory: compression gauges, and
3 F, S
Auto Brakes AMT 300 computerized diagnostic devices; test
AMT 326 Co-req: and adjust repaired systems to meet
S(may also be
Auto Air 3 AMT 302 or manufacturers’ performance
offered in F)
Conditioning 303 specifications; repair, reline, replace,
5 units from List & adjust brakes; review work orders
5 See List A See List A
A and discuss work with supervisors;
confer with customers to obtain
SEMESTER 2 21 UNITS descriptions of vehicle problems and
to discuss work to be performed.
Pre- Semesters
Course Units GE Area
Reqs^ offered*
A sample of reported job titles:
AMT 304 Advisory: S (may also be ASE Master Mechanic (Automotive
Auto Manual Drive 3 Service Excellence Master Mechanic),
Train & Axles
AMT 300 offered in F)
Auto Technician, Automotive
AMT 300, Drivability Technician, Automotive
AMT 310 306 or 322;
Auto Engine 3 F, S Mechanic (Auto Mechanic),
Performance
Advisory: Automotive Service Technician,
AMT 303
Certified ASE Master Automotive
Advisory: Technician (Certified Automotive
AMT 322 S(may also be
3 AMT 300 & Service Excellence Master Automotive
Eng Repair offered in F)
306
Technician), Master Automotive
AMT 303; Technician, Master Technician,
AMT 324 F(may also be
3 Advisory: Mechanic, Transmission Rebuilder
Elec Fuel Injection offered in S)
AMT 310 Projected job opening in
AMT 330 Advisory: California (2016-2026):
Automatic
Transmission &
3 AMT 300 & F, S CRC Area III(a) 390
Transaxles 304 Projected growth in California:
AMT 332 AMT 303; Average (3%)
S(may also be
Auto Computer 3 Advisory:
offered in F) Salary in California:
Controls AMT 310 Median wage (2018): $49,180/yr
3 units from List Source:
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Catalog Year: 2019-2020 Counselor Contact: Lee Weathers Faculty Contact: Kevin Rogers
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List A- Select a minimum of 5 units from the following:

Semesters
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ GE Area
offered*
AMT 140 Check Class
Automotiuve 1 Schedule for ^You must have passed the prerequisite
Service offering course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must
be taken during the same semester; Advisory
AMT 301
means it is recommended but not required to
Auto Service 3 F(H), S(H)
enroll in the course.
Management
*(O) = online available (H) = hybrid available
AMT 305 Check Class
Survey of
3 Schedule for
Alternative Fueled Completing this Certificate
& Hybrid Vehicle offering
also represents completion of a
AMT 306 F (may also be National Automotive Technicians
Small Engine 3
Repair
offered in S) Education Foundation (NATEF)
AMT 308 accredited Master Automotive Service
Check Class
Late Model Car Technology (MAST) program.
3 Schedule for
Care &
offering Instructors for this program are
Maintenance Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
AMT 498
Work Experience in 1-4 F, S, Su
certified as required by NATEF
AMT standards.

Transfer notes:
Please meet with a counselor for
List B- Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: specific transfer course evaluation or
Semesters transferring to a specific 4-year
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ GE Area institution.
offered*
AMT 321 S(may also be
Advanced Auto 3 AMT 303
Elect & Hybrid Sys
offered in F)
AMT 328 AMT 303; Check Class
Light Duty Disel
3 Advisory: Schedule for
Engine
Performance AMT 300 offering

AMT 336 Check Class

Advisory:
Advanced Service 3 Schedule for
AMT 301
Management offering
AMT 303 &
310 or AMT
AMT 340 371 & 381
Emission Control 5 F, S
Inspect & Repair
Advisory:
AMT 324 &
332

This certificate in Automotive Mechanics Technology also

meets the requirements for the following certificates:
• Automatic Transmission and Transaxles Certificate of Achievement
• Automotive Brakes Certificate of Achievement
• Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement
• Automotive Suspension and Steering Certificate of Achievement
With the selection of AUTO 321, this will meet the requirements for:
• Automotive Electrical Systems Certificate of Achievement
• Automotive Engine Performance Certificate of Achievement
With the selection of AUTO 306, this will meet the requirements for:
• Automotive Engine Repair Certificate of Achievement
• Small Engine Repair Certificate of Achievement

Catalog Year: 2019-2020 Counselor Contact: Lee Weathers Faculty Contact: Kevin Rogers