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Automotive Master Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

The LPC Automotive Master Certificate can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include Teaching, Automotive Technician, Automotive Parts Personnel, Automotive Management, Shop Owners, and Automotive Performance Personnel

Program Outcomes

  • Upon completion of Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Master, students are able to diagnose engine mechanical issues.
  • Upon completion of Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Master, students are able to diagnose electrical issues.
  • Upon completion of Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Master, students are able to diagnose emission issues.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (56 Units)

Course Number Course Title Units
AUTO LABA Automotive Lab 2
AUTO LABB Automotive Lab Advanced 2
AUTO L1 Advanced Engine Performance 5
AUTO L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles 4
AUTO A1 Engine Repair 4
AUTO A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 4
AUTO A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles 4
AUTO A4 Suspension and Steering 4
AUTO A5 Brakes 4
AUTO A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems 5
AUTO A7 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4
AUTO A8 Engine Performance 5
AUTO A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines 4
AUTO SDR Specified Diagnostic and Repair 5

List A: Select One (4 Units)

Course Number Course Title Units
Option 1    
AUTO INTR Automotive Service and Introduction 4
Option 2    
AUTO INTL Automotive Service and Introduction Hands-On Lab 2
  and  
AUTO INTZ Automotive Service and Introduction Lecture 2

Total Units: 60