Program Summary

ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST - Certificate of Achievement

2024 - 2025

This program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment as automotive technicians and in numerous other related areas of the automotive and transportation industry. Both theory and practical skills are emphasized. Directed practical work is given in all areas of automotive engine performance. Successful completion of course requirements prepares students for the examinations required for voluntary certification as a professional technician offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The course offerings address the areas of concentration needed by a technician to become certified as a “Master Automobile Technician”, and “Advanced Level Specialist”.

Career Opportunities
Required Courses (19.5 credits)
Units: 19.5
ATCH 109
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS
2.5
ATCH 125
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
4.0
ATCH 152
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
3.0
ATCH 153
ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURES
3.0
ATCH 158
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
4.0
ATCH 187
AUTOMOTIVE FUEL INJECTION AND TURBOCHARGERS
3.0
Total: 19.5
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate the necessary skill proficiency and the technical knowledge for success in the Automotive industry as evidenced by the completion of appropriate ASEEF tasks for courses finished.
Students who complete the ATCH program (completers) will demonstrate academic proficiency by passing a minimum of 2 National ASE examinations.