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.
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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
If you pass VAUTO 668, 672, & 676 with a grade of B or higher, you can earn credit for AUTO 102 Introduction to Automotiv, AUTO 111 Engine Repair, and AUTO 112 Automative Transmissions and Transaxles through the credit-by-exam process. Credits from VAUTO 668, 672, & 676 can count towards an automotive technology certificate or degree at Santa Ana College. There is no tuition cost for VAUTO 668, 672, or 676.
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