AUTO 205 — Electricity and Electronics II
Total Credits Required for Certificate: 31 credits Automotive Powertrain Systems Certificate The Automotive Certificate in Powertrain Systems is the second of two Automotive Certificates at SMCC . The Automotive Certificate in Chassis Systems is a requirement for admission to the Automotive Certificate in Powertrain Systems. The Powertrain Systems Certificate involves classes in Engine Repair; Engine Performance; Manual Transmissions and Drivetrains; Automatic Transmissions; an d Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Paired with the Automotive Certificate in Chassis Systems, the two programs are designed to prepare skilled technicians to work in the automotive industry in the areas of routine maintenance, steeri ng and suspension, brakes, heating and air conditioning, engine repair and performance, manual and automatic transmissions, and drivelines. Opportunities for graduates include positions in dealerships, independent shops, automotive parts stores and compani es with vehicle fleets. Graduates of the Automotive Certificate in Powertrain Systems may continue their education at SMCC in the Automotive Associate degree program. Upon completion of the Automotive Certificate in Powertrain Systems, graduates will be able to: Perform routine maintenance services on automobiles. Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive electrical/electronic systems. Perform tasks to diagnose and repair components of automotive suspension and steering sys