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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 Engine Machining Certificate offers both theoretical and hands-on training, including engine theory, fuel systems, basic machining, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining, metallurgy, print reading and metrology. 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).
- Identify engine block assembly components and configurations.
- Demonstrate the proper steps to remove a cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer's specification and procedure.
- Demonstrate the proper steps for performing a timing belt replacement and setting the timing belt, crankshaft, and camshafts in proper positions.
- 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.
- Machine a thread to industry specifications.
- Determine high and low limits for a manufactured part.
- Perform a milling operation to blueprint specifications.
- Write a program using General Function (G) & Miscellaneous Function (M) code.
- Identify basic CNC machining tools.
- Describe the basic classification of metals, crystal structures and various material properties.
- Explain the manufacturing, identification, phase diagram, heat treatment processes and deformation of iron and iron alloys.
- Analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine their parts, features, sizes, locations, tolerances, relationships, fits, finishes and material conditions.
- Effectively express and exchange ideas through various modes of communication.
- Demonstrate technical skills in keeping with the demands of their field of study.
- Analyze engineering blueprints and drawings to identify feature control frames, tolerances, and measurement practices.
- Demonstrate technical skills in keeping with the demands of 21st century manufacturing.
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