EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Certificate of Achievement Pathway

Program Pathways Mapper

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN map for 2020-2021

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: EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Term 1 — Fall

3 courses288 hours9.5 units

ATCH 109

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS

Major
2.5 units
72 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

ATCH 158

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS

Major
4 units
108 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

AGM 221

INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE MECHANICS

Major
3 units
108 hours

Term 2 — Spring

4 courses432 hours14 units

ATCH 160

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

Major
4 units
108 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

ATCH 188

AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Major
3 units
108 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

ATCH 182

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

Major
4 units
108 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

AGM 220

FARM POWER, MACHINERY, AND SAFETY

Major
3 units
108 hours

Term 3

2 courses216 hours7 units

ATCH 281

MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

Major
3 units
108 hours
Prerequisites
Credit for Prior Learning

EET 227

FLUID AND PNEUMATIC TECHNOLOGY

Major
4 units
108 hours

Term 4

3 courses324 hours10 units

ATCH 255

MODERN DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Major
4 units
108 hours
Prerequisites

ATCH 269

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP

Major
3 units
108 hours

AGM 223

AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIAL POWER

Major
3 units
108 hours
Prerequisites

Program 1/1:
Cuesta College: EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN — Certificate of Achievement

40.5 units | 1260 hours

Term 1 — Fall | 9.5 units | 288 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
ATCH 109	INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS	MajorCredit for Prior Learning	2.5 units 72 hours
ATCH 158	AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS	MajorCredit for Prior Learning	4 units 108 hours
AGM 221	INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE MECHANICS	Major	3 units 108 hours

Term 2 — Spring | 14 units | 432 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
ATCH 160	AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES	MajorCredit for Prior Learning	4 units 108 hours
ATCH 188	AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING	MajorCredit for Prior Learning	3 units 108 hours
ATCH 182	AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS	MajorCredit for Prior Learning	4 units 108 hours
AGM 220	FARM POWER, MACHINERY, AND SAFETY	Major	3 units 108 hours

Term 3 | 7 units | 216 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
ATCH 281	MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS	MajorCredit for Prior Learning	3 units 108 hours
EET 227	FLUID AND PNEUMATIC TECHNOLOGY	Major	4 units 108 hours

Term 4 | 10 units | 324 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
ATCH 255	MODERN DIESEL TECHNOLOGY	Major	4 units 108 hours
ATCH 269	AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP	Major	3 units 108 hours
AGM 223	AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIAL POWER	Major	3 units 108 hours

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