# Automotive Concepts (Certificate of Completion (NCL))

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Noncredit Automotive Technology

Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/102/103/105/107/159/1921/1922/1925/1929

#### Overview

The Automotive Concepts Certificate of Completion can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify for entry-level non-technician positions. This program focuses on all the theoretical aspects of the automobile.

#### Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.  Diagnose electrical issues.
2.  Diagnose engine mechanical issues.
3.  Diagnose emission issues.

##### **Automotive Concepts (NCL): Program Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core: (630 Hours)** | |  |
| NAUT CA1 | Engine Repair Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CA2 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CA3 | Manual Drive Train and Axles Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CA4 | Suspension and Steering Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CA5 | Brakes Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CA6 | Electrical/Electronic Systems Concepts | 54 |
| NAUT CA7 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CA8 | Engine Performance Concepts | 54 |
| NAUT CA9 | Light Vehicle Diesel Engines Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CL1 | Advanced Engine Performance Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CL3 | Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles Concepts | 36 |
| NAUT CSDR | Specified Diagnostic and Repair Concepts | 72 |
| NAUT CSMG | Smog Level One and Level Two Concepts | 90 |
| NAUT INT | Introduction to Automotive | 36 |
| **Total** | | **630** |