Automotive Engine Management Certificate of Achievement

The emphasis of the Automotive Engine Management Certificate is on vehicle engine management systems, including their basic operation, function, service, and maintenance. The systems include ignition, fuel, light mechanical, and emissions. This certificate is designed to prepare learners and incumbent employees for entry-level positions at local automotive dealerships, independent repair facilities, national repair chains, fleets, and parts suppliers. 

The applicable courses comply with the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), meet the standards of National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), and integrate Mopar College Automotive Program (CAP) Local levels 0 and 1 online coursework.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Safely work in a shop environment and on the basic engine management systems.
  2. Describe the basic operation of the major vehicle engine management systems.
  3. Perform safe basic service, repair, maintenance and diagnostic on the vehicle’s engine management systems.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required CoursesUnits
AUTO 010Introduction to Automotive Technology3
AUTO 011BAuto Electronics & Electrical Systems4
AUTO 014AAutomotive Engine Management4
AUTO 014BAdvanced Engine Management4
AUTO 021AAutomotive Diagnosis & Troubleshooting2
AUTO 095AAutomotive Technology Work Experience (Maximum of 2 units may be used for work experience) 12
CERTIFICATE TOTAL19
1

For extenuating circumstances, as deemed by the automotive advisor, work experience may be fulfilled through a special shop project or an appropriate elective.