Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Mopar Advanced Systems

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The Mopar Advanced Systems certificate of achievement is designed to prepare students for employment at a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealership. Technical instruction includes lecture and lab experiences in a specific Mopar content which focuses on Mopar advanced concepts such as hybrid and electric vehicles, Mopar 4xe system, noise, vibration, and harness diagnosis, air conditioning systems, heating systems, and diagnosis of related components. Students will be prepared for employment at a Mopar dealership as an entry-level technician, lube technician, or apprentice. Students are required to complete 8 units of AUTO-299, Work Experience - Automotive (repeatable course) as part of the certificate.

Explain the proper safety procedures and precautions when working with high voltage systems.

Identify the major high voltage components of a hybrid and electric vehicle.

Use an air conditioning recover and recharge machine to perform an A/C service on a Mopar vehicle.

Demonstrate the necessary requirements to obtain employment at a Mopar dealership.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

7 units
AUTO 229
Mopar Electrical Systems
This course will cover high voltage systems and noise, vibration, an harshness conditions of Mopar vehicles, which include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Also included are air conditioning and heating systems for Mopar vehicles. Topics include high voltage safety, high voltage batteries, electric motors, inverters/converters, wiring, insulated digital multimeters, Pico scope testing, diagnosing noises and vibrations, automatic climate controls, A/C sensors, and specific Mopar diagnostics. This course is meant for students in the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP).
  • Recommended Preparation: AUTO 220
AUTO 299
Work Experience - Automotive
This work experience course of supervised employment assists students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills in automotive maintenance, mechanical and electrical repair, diagnostic testing, vehicle fleet movability, and overall employment within the automotive industry. A student can earn 0.5 to 4 units per semester, up to a maximum of 14 units total. Additionally, students must work 54 hours to earn 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253.
  • Prerequisite: Completion of at least 6 units of Automotive Technology courses with a minimum grade of C.

Second Semester

4 units
AUTO 299
Work Experience - Automotive
This work experience course of supervised employment assists students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills in automotive maintenance, mechanical and electrical repair, diagnostic testing, vehicle fleet movability, and overall employment within the automotive industry. A student can earn 0.5 to 4 units per semester, up to a maximum of 14 units total. Additionally, students must work 54 hours to earn 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253.
  • Prerequisite: Completion of at least 6 units of Automotive Technology courses with a minimum grade of C.