Automotive Electrical and Body Electronics Technology
Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Automotive Electrical and Body Electronics Technology Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to vehicle electrical systems such as: Starting, Charging, Batteries, Body Electronics, BUS systems and HVAC systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry
- demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles.
- display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision.
- demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 6A | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (Active) | 4 |
| ATEC 6B | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 7 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (Historical) | 2.5 |
| ATEC 50 | Introduction to Automotive Technology (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 12.5 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive
Program Control Number: 42038
TOP Code: 094800 - Automotive Technology
CIP Code: 47.0604 - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician