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indexAUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Science Degree and Certificates of Achievement and Accomplishment
The automotive technology program prepares students for employment
in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently
employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate
requirements, the student will gain proficiency in safety
practices, automotive service, testing, troubleshooting, brakes,
suspension, wheel alignment, engine tune-up, electrical systems,
fuel systems (carburetion and fuel injection), emission systems,
transmissions, drive trains, engine repair, engine rebuilding,
automotive machining, or air conditioning. Competencies will be
assessed regularly in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) standards. A student completing degree or certificate
requirements may expect to enter industry as a technician in
automotive service, repair, tune-up, smog certification, or
automotive air conditioning.
Estimated income from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009, http://stats.bls.gov/oco
Contact Information:
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Harry Stockwell |
John Lewis (310) 660-3593 x3303 jlewis@elcamino.edu |