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​​​​​​Automotive mechanic repairing truck transmission with skills from Continuing Education, near Anaheim, Irvine, and Orange.

​​Automotive Technology Systems, Engines, & Transmissions

Looking to transfer to Santa Ana College's Automotive Technology Program? Wanting to obtain entry-level employment in automotive technology?  Learn the primary automotive systems, such as electrical, ignition, fuel, and braking. Practice engine tear-down, assembly, diagnosis, measurement, and repair of engines. Study the theory, operation, diagnosis, and service of transmissions and transaxles. Four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, axles, driveshafts, and constant velocity axles are covered. Learn safe and correct hands-on testing and service procedures. 

Get equipped with the skills and theory to maintain modern vehicle systems. Learn to repair engines, and service transmissions and transaxles. The High School Math 190 Math course helps you with basic math skills for an auto technology job. Other courses teach soft skills that you need in any auto technology environment.​​
Required Courses:​
Students must pass the following THREE courses:
VAUTO 668 - Introduction to Automotive Vehicle Systems
VAUTO 672 - Engine Repair
VAUTO 676 - Automatic and Manual Transmissions & Transaxles​​

Students must pass ONE of the following courses:
VBUS 243 Introduction to Customer Service Skills
VBUS 400 Employability Skills
ESL 520 English for Work 2
HSMTH 190 Math for College and Career Readiness​
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