Dec 01, 2024  
SFCC Catalog 2024-2025 
    
SFCC Catalog 2024-2025

Automotive Internal Combustion Technology, Certificate


School of Trades, Advanced Technologies and Sustainability, 505-428-1664

The Automotive Internal Combustion Technology Certificate is designed to provide students with a path towards entry-level employment as an automotive technician. When the student completes all the courses for this certificate, they can pursue the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in five or more competency areas.

Students can earn the following degree related to this certificate:

Automotive Technology, A.A.S.  

Students can follow the Program Map listed below to complete this certificate:

Automotive Internal Combustion Technology, Certificate - Program Map  

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Diagnose and repair an automotive internal combustion engine.
  • Interpret specifications and determine correction repair procedures.
  • Interpret computer control diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
  • Explain the responsibilities and safety requirements of the service technician.
  • Demonstrate safety practices and use of equipment in automotive technologies.

Total 43 Credits