Technology-Based Automotive Systems

Effective: Fall 2024
Certificate of Completion (noncredit) Program Map
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This noncredit program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program and is intended for students who do not need credit for transfer, but who wish to obtain knowledge and skills needed for entry level positions in the workforce or obtain short-term vocational skills needed for immediate employment.

Noncredit Programs at Chabot College are an excellent low-cost way to earn a certificate since noncredit courses are tuition FREE. Courses focus on skill development and growth, preparing students for employment and future academic coursework. Plus, you can repeat a noncredit course as many times as you want!

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
Program Description

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


What can I do with this major?

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."


Learning and Career Pathway
  • Industrial Technology & Automotive

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= 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

144 units

ATEC 206A
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals

144 units
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals including: Ohm's Law, basic electrical circuits, components, battery, starting, charging, and basic wiring systems, electrical components and the use of basic wiring diagrams for trouble shooting systems, repair of wiring circuits and correct use of diagnostic equipment. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course is a noncredit course that is equivalent to the ATEC credit course of the same title. Both options cover the same content and students will be enrolled in the same class at the same time. If a student chooses to move from noncredit to credit courses, please meet with ATEC faculty to discuss assessing equivalency and credit by exam. This course is part of a Certificate of Completion. Available Certificates can be found in the Chabot College Catalog.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 250
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: ATEC 50

Semester 2

117 units

ATEC 206B
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems

117 units
Automotive body electronics, vehicle lighting, instrumentation, OEM audio, navigation, and communication systems, supplemental restraint systems, starter interlock systems, computer controlled charging systems. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course is a noncredit course that is equivalent to the ATEC credit course of the same title. Both options cover the same content and students will be enrolled in the same class at the same time. If a student chooses to move from noncredit to credit courses, please meet with ATEC faculty to discuss assessing equivalency and credit by exam. This course is part of a Certificate of Completion. Available Certificates can be found in the Chabot College Catalog.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 206A
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: ATEC 6A

Semester 3

108 units

ATEC 292
Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems

108 units
This course introduces students to the Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS) utilized in vehicles. This technology is also the foundation for autonomous vehicles. This course will cover the various Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS), exploring system operation, diagnosis, service, repairs, and calibration. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course is a noncredit course that is equivalent to the ATEC credit course of the same title. Both options cover the same content and students will be enrolled in the same class at the same time. If a student chooses to move from noncredit to credit courses, please meet with ATEC faculty to discuss assessing equivalency and credit by exam. This course is part of a Certificate of Completion. Available Certificates can be found in the Chabot College Catalog.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 204
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: ATEC 4
  3. Prerequisite: ATEC 206A
    4. or
  4. Prerequisite: ATEC 6A
  5. Prerequisite: ATEC 206B
    6. or
  6. Prerequisite: ATEC 6B

Semester 4

243 units

ATEC 293
New Vehicle Technologies

108 units
This course will introduce students to new vehicle technologies; including enhanced vehicle connectivity, vehicle electronics, and programming. The course will cover the operation, application, and practical experiences with these systems, and vehicle diagnostics, including electrical and mechanical. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills is met. This course is a noncredit course that is equivalent to the ATEC credit course of the same title. Both options cover the same content and students will be enrolled in the same class at the same time. If a student chooses to move from noncredit to credit courses, please meet with ATEC faculty to discuss assessing equivalency and credit by exam. This course is part of a Certificate of Completion. Available Certificates can be found in the Chabot College Catalog.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 292
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: ATEC 92

ATEC 294
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

135 units
Study of Hybrid and Electric Vehicle architecture, operation, diagnosis, service and repair processes. This course prepares students for the electrification portion of ASE L3 certification exam. Students who have previously completed ATEC 90/91, ATEC 290/91, APAU 9750/9751 do not need to take this course.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ATEC 250
  2. Prerequisite: ATEC 50
  3. Prerequisite: ATEC 206A
  4. Prerequisite: ATEC 6A
  5. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 205
  6. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 5
  7. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 208
  8. Strongly Recommended: ATEC 8

Note: noncredit program classes are offered in hours, not units. The unit values above should be viewed as the number of hours each course requires. 

Total Units: 612 units
This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.