Master Technician
Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students interested in the ASE Certificate as a Master Technician need to complete all of the required courses for the MiraCosta College Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement as well as several other courses to prepare for the additional test areas. Students may earn the MiraCosta College Master Technician Certificate of Achievement by completing the following courses.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, students will be proficient in theory, practiced in hands-on service, and sufficiently prepared to pass the national ASE examination for each of the courses which make up the certificate of achievement.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| AUTO 105 | Automotive Reconditioning and Detailing | 4 |
| orAUTO 125 | CA Smog Technician Engine and Emission Control - Level 1 | |
| AUTO 135 | Auto Electronic Fundamentals | 4 |
| AUTO 140 | Automotive Engine Technology | 4 |
| AUTO 141 | Automotive Engine Performance and Drivability | 4 |
| AUTO 155 | Manual Transmissions and Transaxles | 4 |
| AUTO 156 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 4 |
| AUTO 160 | Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment | 4 |
| AUTO 161 | Automotive Brake Service and Repair | 4 |
| AUTO 200 | Automotive Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | 4 |
| orAUTO 235 | Electronic Engine Controls and Accessories | |
| AUTO 205 | Automotive Reconditioning and Paint Fundamentals | 2-4 |
| orAUTO 225 | Smog Check Training Inspection Procedures - Level 2 | |
| AUTO 220 | HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| Total Units | 41-43 | |