Program Map

Technology-Based Automotive Systems - Certificate of Achievement

Program Map

Technology-Based Automotive Systems - Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement
Fall 2021
  • Industrial Technology & Automotive

This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

I'm ready to get started. What do I do next?

  1. Review this program map to get an overview of the required courses
  2. Meet with a counselor to develop your customized student education plan www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling
  3. Use DegreeWorks, an online student education planning tool, to track your progress toward graduation www.chabotcollege.edu/admissions/degreeworks

The Technology-Based Automotive Systems Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities on systems such as Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS), Autonomous Vehicles, New Technologies, Computer Programming, Software Fundamentals, and Connected Vehicles.

In the past ten years, the automotive industry has experienced a rapid growth in technology. These systems include vehicle safety, drivers assistance, and enhanced vehicle communications. As these new technologies leave the new car dealer service network, technicians in all areas will need to acquire the applicable knowledge and skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems.

Career opportunities in the automotive and related transportation industries worldwide include technicians, system specialists and supervisors. For current wage and demand information, please visit the California Employment Development Department https://edd.ca.gov/ and search for "Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics."

Critical Course Prerequisite for Other Courses Prerequisite Required Required for Major GE General Education

This certificate program is for advanced students in the Automotive Technology program and requires completion of prerequisite courses. If you believe you have the skills equivalent to an advanced auto student, please see the instructor. 

Semester 1
 
8 units
ATEC 6A
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (Active)
4.0
ATEC 90
Hybrid Vehicle Operation and Servicing (Historical)
2.0
ATEC 91
Hybrid Diagnosis and Alternate Fuels Technology (Historical)
2.0
Semester 2
 
3 units
ATEC 6B
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (Active)
3.0
Semester 3
 
3 units
ATEC 92
Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (Active)
3.0
Semester 4
 
3 units
ATEC 93
New Vehicle Technologies (Active)
3.0
Total Units: 17.0