Automotive Engine Specialist - Shoreline Community College

Automotive Engine Specialist from Shoreline Community College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. DESCRIPTION Shoreline Community College offers four Automotive Specialist Certificates of Completion for students who are interested in entering the automotive service industry. The Automotive Program provides students with the fundamental skills to succeed in the workplace along with valuable hands-on experience. Students alternate quarters between classroom instruction and paid dealership training. As students progress through the curriculum, they learn about the major automobile components and systems, including brakes, suspension, emissions, transmissions, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, power trains and engine management systems. Students develop skills in automotive diagnostics, tune-ups and repairs. Students will also develop an understanding of automotive service business principles as they apply to the service technician. In their internship placement, students work under the guidance of a master technician at a sponsoring dealership. These paid internships give students the opportunity to integrate their learning and further develop their skills in automotive service technology. Students will have to complete additional requirements in addition to completing all four automotive certificates in order to be awarded manufacturer-specific certification. These requirements are specific to the individual programs. OUTCOMES Students who successfully complete this program should be able to: 1. Apply fundamentals of automotive service training, including the basics of automotive diagnostics and repair, pre-delivery inspection and warranty repair procedures. 2. Identify, inspect, disassemble and assemble basic components of automotive power plants. 3. Apply knowledge of the function, construction, operation, troubleshooting and servicing of disc, drum and ABS brake systems, steering, suspension and wheel alignment. 4. Use electronic engine analyzers and scanners to test and tune ignition, fuel injection and emission systems. 5. Apply understanding of electrical principles, semi-conductors, microprocessors and wiring diagrams to diagnose and repair malfunctions of automotive electrical systems. 6. Apply knowledge of the function, construction, operation, troubleshooting and service of front- and rearwheel drive, manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles. 7. Test, service and repair heating and air-conditioning systems. View more details on Shoreline Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.