# Automotive Powertrain Technology (Certificate of Achievement)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technology

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#### Description

The Automotive Powertrain Technology Certificate of Achievement will provide learning opportunities related to vehicle Powertrain systems such as: Electrical, Internal Combustion Engines, Automatic and Manual Transmissions, Differentials, Drivelines, 4WD and AWD systems.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  prepared to obtain employment in the automotive industry
2.  demonstrate the expertise needed to perform vehicle maintenance, service, diagnosis, and repair of current vehicles.
3.  display the confidence to perform automotive operations in a timely and professional manner with limited supervision.
4.  demonstrate an ethical code conforming to the highest standards of the automotive industry.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATEC 1 | Automotive Engines (Active) | 4 |
| ATEC 2 | Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 3 | Automotive Manual Transmissions and Transaxles (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 6A | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (Active) | 4 |
| ATEC 6B | Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (Active) | 3 |
| ATEC 50 | Introduction to Automotive Technology (Active) | 3 |
| **Total** | | **20** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive

Program Control Number: 42051

TOP Code: 094800 - Automotive Technology

CIP Code: 47.0604 - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician