# Automotive Technician (A.S. Degree)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Automotive Technician

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/automotive-technician-as-summer-2024

**Minimum Units Required:** 60.0 units

This program is designed to prepare graduates for entry level employment in the automotive industry as apprentice technicians, parts specialists, service consultants, or specialists in one of the many areas in the automotive service and repair industry. The Associate in Science can be obtained upon completion of the 45-unit major and general education requirements. All courses within the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Demonstrate the ability to properly service and repair automotive brakes, steering and suspension systems.

-   Demonstrate effective workplace skills including oral and written communication and proper disposal and handling of hazardous waste materials.

-   Demonstrate the ability to properly service and repair automotive engines, automatic and manual transmissions and transaxles.

-   Demonstrate the ability to properly service and repair automotive electrical, engine performance, HVAC and hybrid/alternative fuel vehicles.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Automotive Technician Major** | | 45 |
| ATEC 070 | Automotive Fundamentals | 3 |
| ATEC 130 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| ATEC 131 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| ATEC 132 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| ATEC 133 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| ATEC 134 | Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles | 4 |
| ATEC 135 | Automotive Engine Performance | 4 |
| ATEC 136 | Automotive Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 4 |
| ATEC 137 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| ATEC 138 | Automotive Electronics | 4 |
| ATEC 139 | Advanced Engine Performance | 4 |
| ATEC 140 | Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technologies | 2 |