ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST Certificate of Achievement Pathway

Program Pathways Mapper

ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST map for 2026-2027

This program map represents one possible pathway through the program and may not reflect the most current catalog requirements. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

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Cuesta College: ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST

Term 1 — Fall

3 courses13 hours9.5 units

ATCH 109

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS

Major
2.67–0 units
4 hours

ATCH 152

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Major
3–0 units
3 hours

ATCH 125

ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Major
4–0 units
6 hours

Term 2 — Spring

2 courses12 hours7 units

ATCH 153

ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURES

Major
3.33–0 units
6 hours

ATCH 158

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS

Major
4–0 units
6 hours

Program 1/1:
Cuesta College: ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST — Certificate of Achievement

16.5 units | 25 hours

Term 1 — Fall | 9.5 units | 13 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
ATCH 109	INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS	Major	2.67–0 units 4 hours
ATCH 152	INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES	Major	3–0 units 3 hours
ATCH 125	ENGINE PERFORMANCE	Major	4–0 units 6 hours

Term 2 — Spring | 7 units | 12 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
ATCH 153	ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURES	Major	3.33–0 units 6 hours
ATCH 158	AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS	Major	4–0 units 6 hours

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