Automotive Master
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Automotive Technology · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The LPC Automotive Master Certificate can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include Teaching, Automotive Technician, Automotive Parts Personnel, Automotive Management, Shop Owners, and Automotive Performance Personnel
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Diagnose electrical issues.
- Diagnose engine mechanical issues.
- Diagnose emission issues.
Automotive Master (CA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (65.5 Units) | ||
| AUTO A1 | Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUTO A2 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| AUTO A3 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| AUTO A4 | Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AUTO A5 | Brakes | 4 |
| AUTO A6 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 5 |
| AUTO A7 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AUTO A8 | Engine Performance | 5 |
| AUTO A9 | Light Vehicle Diesel Engines | 4 |
| AUTO INT | Introduction to Automotive | 2 |
| AUTO INTL | Introduction to Automotive Hands-On Lab | 2 |
| AUTO LABA | Beginning Automotive Lab | 2 |
| AUTO LABB | Advanced Automotive Lab | 2 |
| AUTO L1 | Advanced Engine Performance | 5 |
| AUTO L3 | Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles | 4 |
| AUTO SDR | Specified Diagnostic and Repair | 5 |
| AUTO SMOG | Smog Level One and Level Two | 5.5 |
| Total | 65.5 | |