Automotive Mechanics Technology

The Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• PSLO 1: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of major automotive systems to include gasoline engines, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual transmissions, drivetrains, and axles, suspension and steering systems, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and engine performance systems.
• PSLO 2: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical automotive shop hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• PSLO 3: Diagnose engine mechanical concerns, conduct diagnostic testing procedures, and perform the procedures and techniques involved in typical engine repairs and overhauls.
• PSLO 4: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles.
• PSLO 5: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair manual transmissions, transaxles, and drive train concerns.
• PSLO 6: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive suspension and steering concerns.
• PSLO 7: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive brake systems.
• PSLO 8: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive electrical and electronic concerns.
• PSLO 9: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system concerns.
• PSLO 10: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair gasoline engine performance systems and their components.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

Auto Technician; Auto/Truck Specialist; Automotive Microcomputer Programmer & Operator; Field Service/Sales Representative; Inventory Controls Manager; Tune-up & Electrical Specialist. ASE certified in the areas of Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Engine Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Manual Drive Train and Axles. Courses in the general automotive program are designed to emphasize skills development in efficient diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the automobile. A wide variety of makes and models of vehicles are used in laboratory practice. Students can enter the General Program in Automotive Mechanics Technology at any semester, summer, fall, or spring. Certificate programs as well as an A.S. degree in Automotive Mechanics Technology are available.

The Automotive Mechanics Technology (Ford ASSET) Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• PSLO 1: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of major automotive systems to include gasoline engines, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual transmissions, drivetrains, and axles, suspension and steering systems, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and engine performance systems.
• PSLO 2: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• PSLO 3: Diagnose engine mechanical concerns, conduct diagnostic testing procedures, and perform the procedures and techniques involved in typical engine repairs and overhauls.
• PSLO 4: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles.
• PSLO 5: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair manual transmissions, transaxles, and drive train concerns.
• PSLO 6: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive suspension and steering concerns.
• PSLO 7: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive brake systems.
• PSLO 8: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive electrical and electronic concerns.
• PSLO 9: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system concerns.
• PSLO 10: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair gasoline engine performance systems and their components.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Technician • Light Duty Diesel Technician • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in any of the Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] areas) • Ford/Lincoln Engine Master Technician • Ford/Lincoln Chassis Master Technician • Ford/Lincoln Drivetrain Master Technician • Ford/Lincoln Senior Master Technician Students who successfully complete the program will: • Earn an Associate's degree in Automotive Mechanics Technology. • Be granted Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) credentials. • Be prepared for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in all Automobile series areas. • Be eligible to sit for testing for both the California SMOG Inspector and SMOG Repair licenses.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Identify components and systems that require periodic inspection and/or maintenance.
• Explain the proper use of service publications used in diagnostic procedures.
• Recognize electronic principles and how they relate to particular automotive systems.
• Perform the necessary repair procedure for a certain set electrical/electronic diagnostic problems.
• Understand the operation of clutches, manual transmissions, transaxles, transfer cases, drive shafts, and axle assemblies (powertrain).
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose manual powertrain concerns.
• Understand theory and operation of automatic transmissions/transaxles.
• Demonstrate the ability to repair automatic transmissions/transaxles.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of automatic transmissions and transaxles.
• SLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Maintenance / Light Repair Technician • Automatic Transmission Technician • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] area 37-Automatic Transmissions)

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Describe the fundamentals of automotive systems to include engine operation and repair, automatic transmissions/transaxles, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.
• Describe the fundamentals of diagnosing automotive systems.
• Explain how to perform fundamental diagnostic procedures as outlined in manufacture service publications.
• Describe the theory and operation of Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems.
• Recall and apply step-by-step diagnostic procedures.
• Repair automotive electrical/electronic systems relating to Brake Systems.
• Understand theory and operation of automotive brake systems.
• Explain the operation of conventional, anti-lock, traction control and electronic stability assist brake systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to repair automotive brake systems.
• Explain theory and operations of automotive computerized controls.
• Perform inspection, testing, disassembly, component replacement, reassembly, and confirmation of repair on automotive computerized control systems.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of automotive brake systems.
• SLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive brake systems.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Maintenance / Light Repair Technician • Brake System Technician • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] area 38-Brakes)

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Describe the fundamentals of automotive systems to include engine operation and repair, automatic transmissions/transaxles, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.
• Explain how to perform fundamental diagnostic procedures as outlined in manufacture service publications.
• Describe the theory and operation of Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems.
• Perform the necessary repair procedure for a certain set electrical/electronic diagnostic problems.
• Describe the theory and the operation of automotive ignition systems.
• Apply test procedures on automotive ignition systems and components
• Describe the theory and operation of Electronic Control Systems.
• Diagnose automotive electronic control system concerns.
• Explain the relationships between input sensors, processing and output sensors.
• Perform the necessary repair procedures for a certain set of automotive computerized control diagnostic problems.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• SLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Technician (Electrical Specialist) • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] area 34-Electrical Systems)

¹A current advanced emission control smog license will meet the requirement for AMT 340. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification in A6, A8, and L1 will meet requirements for AMT 303, 310, 332. No units will be earned for requirements met through licensing or certification exams. In these cases fewer total units are required.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Recognize electronic principles and how they relate to particular automotive systems.
• Diagnose automotive engine performance concerns.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose electronic fuel injection.
• Diagnose automotive computerized control concerns.
• Identify the fundamentals of automotive emission systems to include electrical, vacuum, computerized vehicle emission components, emission regulations, emission testing, emission reduction systems, and emission inspection/diagnostic equipment.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Recognize electronic principles and how they relate to particular automotive systems.
• Explain the proper use of technical service publications used in the diagnostic procedure.
• Repair automotive engine performance systems.
• Describe theory and the operation of automotive ignition systems.
• Diagnose automotive electronic control system concerns.
• Diagnose engine mechanical concerns and conduct diagnostic testing procedures.
• Understand theory and operation of electronic fuel injection.
• Perform the necessary repair procedures for a certain set of automotive computerized control diagnostic problems.
• Identify the fundamentals of automotive emission systems to include electrical, vacuum, computerized vehicle emission components, emission regulations, emission testing, emission reduction systems, and emission inspection/diagnostic equipment.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Demonstrate the use of special tools necessary to repair gasoline engine performance systems and their components.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of gasoline engine performance systems.
• SLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair gasoline engine performance systems and their components.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Technician (Drivability Specialist) • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] area 31-Gasoline Engine Performance)

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical automotive repair shop hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of automotive engines.
• SLO 3: Diagnose engine mechanical concerns, conduct diagnostic testing procedures, and perform the procedures and techniques involved in typical engine repairs and overhauls.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of automotive engines.
• SLO 3: Diagnose engine mechanical concerns, conduct diagnostic testing procedures, and perform the procedures and techniques involved in typical engine repairs and overhauls.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Technician (Engine Repair Specialist) • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] area 32-Gasoline Engine Repair)

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Describe the fundamentals of diagnosing automotive systems.
• Explain the proper use of service publications used in diagnostic procedures.
• Recognize electronic principles and how they relate to particular automotive systems.
• Perform the necessary repair procedure for a certain set electrical/electronic diagnostic problems.
• Understand the basic operation of automotive air conditioning (A/C) and engine cooling systems.
• Repair automotive air conditioning (A/C) and cooling systems.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
• SLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system concerns.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Maintenance / Light Repair Technician • Automotive HVAC Technician • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] area 35-Climate Control)

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• PSLO 1: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of major automotive systems to include gasoline engines, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual transmissions, drivetrains, and axles, suspension and steering systems, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and engine performance systems.
• PSLO 2: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical automotive shop hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• PSLO 3: Diagnose engine mechanical concerns, conduct diagnostic testing procedures, and perform the procedures and techniques involved in typical engine repairs and overhauls.
• PSLO 4: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles.
• PSLO 5: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair manual transmissions, transaxles, and drive train concerns.
• PSLO 6: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive suspension and steering concerns.
• PSLO 7: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive brake systems.
• PSLO 8: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive electrical and electronic concerns.
• PSLO 9: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system concerns.
• PSLO 10: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair gasoline engine performance systems and their components.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

Auto Technician; Auto/Truck Specialist; Automotive Microcomputer Programmer & Operator; Field Service/Sales Representative; Inventory Controls Manager; Tune-up & Electrical Specialist. ASE certified in the areas of Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Engine Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Manual Drive Train and Axles.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• PSLO 1: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of major automotive systems to include gasoline engines, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual transmissions, drivetrains, and axles, suspension and steering systems, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and engine performance systems.
• PSLO 2: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• PSLO 3: Diagnose engine mechanical concerns, conduct diagnostic testing procedures, and perform the procedures and techniques involved in typical engine repairs and overhauls.
• PSLO 4: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair automatic transmissions and transaxles.
• PSLO 5: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair manual transmissions, transaxles, and drive train concerns.
• PSLO 6: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive suspension and steering concerns.
• PSLO 7: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive brake systems.
• PSLO 8: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive electrical and electronic concerns.
• PSLO 9: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system concerns.
• PSLO 10: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair gasoline engine performance systems and their components.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Technician • Light Duty Diesel Technician • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in any of the Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] areas) • Ford/Lincoln Engine Master Technician • Ford/Lincoln Chassis Master Technician • Ford/Lincoln Drivetrain Master Technician • Ford/Lincoln Senior Master Technician Students who successfully complete the program will: • Earn a certificate in Automotive Mechanics Technology. • Be granted Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) credentials. • Be prepared for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in all Automobile series areas. • Be eligible to sit for testing for both the California SMOG Inspector and SMOG Repair licenses.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Explain the proper use of service publications used in diagnostic procedures.
• Recognize electronic principles and how they relate to particular automotive systems.
• Diagnose vehicle alignment angle concerns.
• Explain theory and operations of automotive computerized controls.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of automotive suspension and steering systems.
• SLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive suspension and steering systems.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Maintenance / Light Repair Technician • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] area 33-Steering and Suspension)

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility for ENGWR 101.
• Eligibility for MATH 100.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is suitable for the sponsoring dealership’s insurance requirements.
• Able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
• Meet sponsoring dealership hiring requirements which may include submitting to a drug test and/or criminal background check.
• Completion of an application for the Ford ASSET Program ( can be found at http://www.crc.losrios.edu/cars ).

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• Students are selected from the applicant pool in the order in which they are received.
• Only students who meet the stated eligibility requirements will be considered for the program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Understand the proper use of tools, equipment, and publications used for automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Understand typical new car dealership hierarchy, structure, and standard procedures.
• Prepare and write repair orders to include: customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concerns, related service history, cause, and correction.
• SLO 2: Understand the fundamental purpose, components, and operation of manual transmissions/transaxles, drive trains, and axles.
• SLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair manual transmissions, transaxles, and drive train concerns.
• Verify the outcome of the repair through a test drive analysis or system self-test.

• Automotive Technician (Clutch Specialist) • Manual Transmission Technician • Ford/Lincoln Specialized Technician (in Service Technician Specialty Training [STST] area 36-Manual Transmissions)

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Recognize electronic principles and how they relate to particular automotive systems.
• Perform the necessary repair procedure for a certain set electrical/electronic diagnostic problems.
• Diagnose small engine operation concerns.
• Assess and repair small engine systems.
• Understand theory and operation of electronic fuel injection.
• Demonstrate the ability to repair electronic fuel injection systems.