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.
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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."
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.