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Term Effective:
Fall 2024
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Description:
The Automotive Brakes and Chassis Certificate offers both theoretical and hands-on training for brake and suspension systems. Course work prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams. Students enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with their hands, demonstrate critical thinking, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude, and enjoy working in a shop environment. Program completers should be able to find employment as advanced entry-level apprentice automotive technicians.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the correct use of safety procedures utilized by a mobile equipment repair technician.
- Locate and interpret technical manuals from online computerized databases.
- Demonstrate the appropriate use and maintenance of hand, shop, and precision tools.
- Prepare initial, revised, and final repair orders in compliance with California law (BAR).
- Research and identify correct procedures and specifications for maintenance and repair of suspension and steering systems.
- Research and identify correct procedures and specifications for maintenance and repair of braking systems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of a Digital Multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems, including: source voltage, voltage drop, current flow, and resistance.
- Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment charging system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
- Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment starting system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
- Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment low-voltage battery system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
- Test the Controller Area Network (CAN) BUS system signal with a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO). Set up the DSO to capture the CAN hi (+) and CAN lo (-) signals.
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