Automotive Technology

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

Chabot College offers several NONCREDIT Certificates of Achievement in Automotive Technology. The certificate is built around a core set of courses in specific automotive areas. The classes are designed to upgrade your skills and place you in the industry quickly. As you progress through your automotive program, you will be able to obtain certificates in different automotive areas and start entering your new career in the automotive industry. You will also be prepared to take your industry certification exams during your courses here at Chabot College from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and California State Licensing.


What can I do with this major?

As a graduate you will be highly sought after for entry level technicians for positions in both the Dealership and Aftermarket areas. You will know how to diagnose, service, and repair an automobile with pride and confidence.

There are several employment opportunities in both the Dealership and Aftermarket area, some of them are:

  • Service Technician Automotive
  • Engine Specialist
  • Alignment Technician
  • Brake Service Technician
  • Automatic and Manual Transmission Technician
  • Automotive Air Condition Specialist
  • Body Electrical Technician
  • Engine Management / Driveability Specialist
  • Master Technician
  • Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technician
  • ADAS Specialist
  • Shop Foreman
  • Service Advisor
  • General Manager

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

Semester 1

468 units

ATEC 250
Introduction to Automotive Technology1

90 units
Automotive industry fundamentals including careers, safety, fasteners, hand tool identification and usage, vehicle systems, electrical fundamentals, service information access and use, automotive chemical and fluid applications, hazardous waste handling, general shop equipment usage, and vehicle servicing. 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:
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

ATEC 201
Automotive Engines

144 units
Automotive engine fundamentals including; configurations and designs, operation, diagnostic tests; disassembly, inspection, thread repair, broken bolt removal, precision measurement, assembly, timing chains and belts, valve adjustments, cooling systems, introduction to engine machining, proper use of shop related tools and equipment, and safety practices. 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
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

ATEC 202
Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

117 units
Automotive Automatic Transmission fundamentals including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair, and adjustment of automatic transmission/transaxle assemblies, torque converters, friction materials, hydraulics, gear trains, manual and electronic controls. 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
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ATEC 204
Automotive Suspension and Steering

117 units
Automotive Suspension and Steering fundamentals including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair, and adjustment of modern automotive steering, suspension, supplemental restraint, tire pressure monitoring, and alignment systems, theory of operation, common automotive steering and suspension systems, wheel alignment principles, methods of diagnosis, adjustment and repair, suspension service 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
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
  • 1 - Once enrolled (registered) in ATEC 250, you may register for the other courses.

Semester 2

477 units

ATEC 203
Automotive Manual Transmissions and Transaxles

117 units
Automotive Manual Transmission fundamentals including: Theory, diagnosis, repair and adjustment of automotive manual transmissions/transaxles, driveshafts, half shafts, final drives, clutches, viscous couplings, and transfer cases. Two, four and all-wheel drive assemblies, theory, service and repair. 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

ATEC 205
Automotive Braking Systems

117 units
Automotive Braking Systems including: Diagnosis, inspection, repair, and adjustment of modern automotive brakes and anti-lock braking systems, traction control, and dynamic stability control systems, theory of operation, the study of basic laws of hydraulics, brake service 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
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

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
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ATEC 207
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

99 units
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning including: Diagnosis, testing, adjustment, and repair of air conditioning, cooling and heating systems, heat and energy, air flow, refrigerant recycling, equipment and controls. 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
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

Semester 3

450 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
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ATEC 208
Automotive Air and Fuel Delivery Systems

144 units
Automotive Air and Fuel Delivery including: Introduction to the principles of automotive fuel induction systems, including the inspection, diagnosis, and evaluation of fuel storage, fuel pumps, carburetion, intake and exhaust systems, engine operation principles, computerized engine controls, and fuel injection 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
Terms Offered: Spring

ATEC 210
Automotive Advanced Engine Performance

117 units
Automotive Engine Management Systems including: Ignition systems, combustion process, emission control devices, diagnostic practices for drivability, emissions, on board diagnostic systems, vehicle systems integration, and new engine technology. 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 208
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: ATEC 8

ATEC 270
Automotive Service Consultant

72 units
Automotive Service Consultant fundamentals including: Communications, customer service, legal documents, business interactions, billing, parts and labor guides, shop management applications, shop operations, sales, vehicle identification and systems operations. Course content is aligned with tasks identified by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. 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
Terms Offered: Rotating

Semester 4

351 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
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

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
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

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
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

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: 1746 units
This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.