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Sponsored by
The Southern California
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Dealers
Southland/Cerritos Center for Transportation Technologies
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, California 90650
www.cerritos.edu/auto
…where community college education combines with industry
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Chrysler/Cerritos College
College Automotive Program
The College Automotive Program (CAP) is a two-year automotive program designed to upgrade
the technical competency and professionalism of the incoming dealership technician. The curriculum is
designed by Chrysler Corporation and Cerritos College, and leads to an Associate of Arts Degree. The
program involves not only attending classroom lecture and laboratory on Chrysler products at Cerritos,
but requires the student to work at a Chrysler Corporation dealership.
The total program lasts about two years, with approximately half of the time spent at Cerritos
College and the remaining time spent with paid work experience at a sponsoring dealership. Each
specialized subject is dealt with in the classroom and the laboratory on campus for a number of weeks,
and is then followed by related paid work experience at the dealership. For example, the first semester
involves 9 weeks at Cerritos followed by 9 weeks of paid work experience at the dealership. After the
dealership work experience is completed, the student returns to Cerritos for another 9 weeks of
courses, followed by 9 more weeks at the dealership. This rotation system continues until the
completion of the program. The work experience at the dealership relates as much as possible to the
course work just completed at Cerritos. CAP classes begin Fall Semester and selection of students
begins early in the calendar year.
All tuition fees and textbook costs are the responsibility of the student. The cost is approximately
$2,000 for fees and $1,200 for books for the full program. Non-resident students (out of state) check
with the admissions office for fees. In addition to the fees and textbook costs, the student is required to
purchase a prescribed basic hand tool set if he/she does not already have one. The initial cost of the
total set is approximately $750 with an additional cost of about $400 to upgrade, as the program goes
on. The students can select any brand of tools and assistance in obtaining an educational discount
may be arranged for most brands. Check with your sponsor and the college before purchasing tools.
Since the student earns while he/she learns, a considerable portion of the costs involved in the
program are offset.
Obviously, the program requires much effort on the part of the student. The efforts are worth the
benefits. The skills, knowledge, and potential of those who complete the program are far superior to
most automotive programs. The balance of qualities obtained forms a basis for development and
progress with the dealer’s organization.
Remember, CAP helps dealers train their future technicians.
That could be you!
This Cooperative Training Program is allowed by Education Code 55252, Alternate Work Experience.
Table of Contents
College Automotive Program ...................................................................................................... 2
Application Procedure Check List ............................................................................................... 3
CAP Two-Year Schedule ............................................................................................................ 4
Responsibilities for Participants .................................................................................................. 5
Uniform Requirement .................................................................................................................. 6
Student Tool List ......................................................................................................................... 7
Dealer Approval Form ................................................................................................................. 8
Cerritos College Map .................................................................................................................. 9
Student Application ................................................................................................................... 10
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Application Procedure
& Checklist
Act promptly! Although the classes will not begin until FALL SEMESTER, we expect all seats
in the class to be filled.
1) Complete the CAP student application form (Page 10) and submit to:
CERRITOS COLLEGE
Automotive Technology
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
Attention: Richard Aragon
2) Complete Cerritos College Application form. Use AUTOMS-AA as your major code,
and submit to:
CERRITOS COLLEGE
Admissions and Records
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
Note: After your application has been processed by the admissions office you will receive a
student number. Keep your student number. You will need it many times.
3) Take the assessment tests at the Assessment Center
4) Make an appointment to see a Technology Counselor in the Counseling Office
Call (562) 860-2451 - Phil Salazar - Ext. 2144
5) Contact Richard Aragon, CAP Instructor (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2974
6) Get sponsoring dealer’s signature on sponsorship agreement.
7) Hand-carry the sponsorship agreement form to Richard Aragon.
Note: If you are accepted into the CAP Program, you will be notified by Cerritos College. You
should then contact your sponsoring dealer to reach an agreement on a trial employment period
prior to the start of classes. You should also reach an agreement with the dealer on wage and
uniform policy for the duration of the program.
For further information contact:
Cerritos College (562) 860-2451
Automotive Department - Ext. 3084
www.cerritos.edu/auto
Richard Aragon, Ext. 2974 or Frank Vega, Ext. 2973
Automotive Technology CAP Instructors
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COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM
CERRITOS COLLEGE – TYPICAL TWO YEAR SCHEDULE
SEMESTER COURSE REQUIREMENTS
UNITS
1 AUTO 151 Alignment/Brakes/Suspension 6
MUS 104B History of Rock 3
AUTO 73 Work Experience 3
12
2 AUTO 161 Automotive Electricity 7
HED 100 Contemporary Health Problems 3
PHYS 50 Principles of Technology 3
AUTO 73 Work Experience 3
16
3 AUTO 111 Engines 4
AUTO 73 Work Experience 3
7
4 AUTO 181 Electronic Engine Management Systems 6
MATH 80 Intermediate Algebra 4
ENG 100 Freshman Composition 4
AUTO 73 Work Experience 3
17
5 AUTO 121 DriveTrain Transmissions/Axles 6
HIST 101 American History and Constitution 3
AUTO 73 Work Experience 3
12
6 AUTO 179 Auto Air Conditioning 4
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Total Units 68
Semester
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Fall
ON CAMPUS
DEALERSHIP WORK
EXPERIENCE
Spring
ON CAMPUS
DEALERSHIP WORK
EXPERIENCE
Summer
ON CAMPUS
DEALERSHIP WORK
EXPERIENCE
Fall
ON CAMPUS
DEALERSHIP WORK
EXPERIENCE
Spring
ON CAMPUS
DEALERSHIP WORK
EXPERIENCE
Summer
ON CAMPUS
DEALERSHIP WORK
EXPERIENCE
Weeks
On
Campus
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9
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Responsibilities for Participants
Prospective Student, Sponsoring Chrysler Automotive Dealer, and Cerritos College
Cerritos College
Provide on-campus instruction in accordance with the approved CAP curriculum
Provide academic advisement
Assist dealership coordinators when planning learning experiences at the sponsoring dealership
Keep sponsoring dealer apprised of student’s academic progress
Maintain student scholastic records
Furnish program information when requested
Prospective Student
Fulfill all employment requirements of sponsoring dealership
Maintain academic standards
Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times
Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books, tools, housing, mileage, etc. (Dealer may help offset
these costs.)
Wear sponsoring dealer uniform during both college and cooperative work experience phases of the program
Dealer
Indicate interest in being a sponsoring dealer
Interview and select prospective student(s)
Provide “dealership-coordinated work experience” in accordance with the program schedule and for the
duration of the curriculum
Appoint an in-dealership coordinator to help develop trainee to full productivity level and to work with
the Cerritos College CAP coordinator
Pay trainee during periods of dealership-coordinated work experience
Provide related work experience while assigned to the dealership that supplements that trainee’s most
recent instruction (when within the dealer’s capacity to do so)
Provide the new student employee with work uniforms in a manner consistent with other dealership
employees
Chrysler
Furnish college with Corporation vehicles and components
Provide college with essential training materials, including Training Center handout pieces
Oversee and participate in student selection procedure
Provide training of involved college instructor
Monitor all phases of CAP to assure success.
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College Automotive Program
Uniform Requirement
The College Automotive Program (CAP) at Cerritos College is comparable in function and
operation to area automotive service businesses. An important part of the automotive service
business is for the employees to look professional as they represent the occupation in which
they are involved. Employers also wish for their employees to wear uniforms, because of safety
and they allow for neat appearance and promote customer relations.
One of the goals of the CAP Program at Cerritos is to help students develop their full potential to
become automotive service technicians. In achieving this goal, the professional approach is
(stressed) part of which is wearing a uniform. Keeping in mind the need for a professional
image, the following requirement has been adopted:
1. The student will wear uniforms provided by his/her dealership.
2.
Uniforms will be worn whenever classroom or laboratory activities are being performed.
Compliance with the uniform requirement will be reflected in your evaluation received in the
course and can be a reason for not allowing a student to work in the class or lab.
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College Automotive Program General Tool List
1 or 2 tool boxes to hold the following:
1/4” drive handle
1/4” drive socket set U.S.
1/4” drive metric socket set
1/4” universal socket set, 7 piece
3/8” drive set sockets - 6 point
3/8” drive ratchet
3/8” drive extension - 3”
3/8” drive extension - 6”
3/8” drive extension - 24”
13/16” spark plug socket
5/8” spark plug socket
14mm spark plug socket
18mm spark plug socket
3/8” drive socket set, deep
3/8” drive socket set 3/8” to 1 1/8”
3/8” socket set - Metric
3/8” drive Universal joint
3/8” drive speeder
3/8” - 1/2” adapter
3/8” 1/4” adapter
1/2” drive socket set 3/8” to 1 1/8”
1/2” drive socket set - Metric
1/2” drive Universal joint
1/2” drive ratchet
1/2” drive extension - 5”
1/2” drive extension - 10”
1/2 to 3/8” adapter
1/2” drive 30mm deep socket
1/2” drive 36mm deep socket
Combination set - U.S.
Metric wrench set - 6 thru 19
Box wrench set - U.S.
Box wrench set - Metric
Combination open end flare nut - U.S.
Combination open end - Metric
Allen wrench set, 13 piece - U.S.
Allen wrench set, 11 piece - Metric
Standard slip joint pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Adjustable joint pliers - 9”
Vise grips - 10”
Screwdriver set
Phillips screwdriver #1
Phillips screwdriver #2
Punch - 1/8”
Punch - 3/16”
Punch - 5/16”
Center punch
Chisels - small
Chisels - large
Plastic tip hammer - 16 oz.
Ball peen hammer
Pressure blow gun
Tire pressure gauge
Flat feeler gauge - .0015 to .025
6” steel rule
Scratch Awl
Spark plug gap adjustment tool
Rat tail file
Hand file
Handle
Gasket scraper
Fender covers
Jumper wire set
Test light
Inspection mirror
Flashlight
Hacksaw frame
Offset standard screwdriver
Offset Phillips #1 and #2
Torx drive set
Posidrive set - small
Posidrive set - medium
Posidrive set - large
Magnet
Drum brake adjusting tool
Brake bleeder wrench
Brake spring pliers
Brake hold down spring remover
Socket - glow plug
Flywheel wrench
Crescent wrench - 8”
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College Automotive Program
Dealer Approval Form
Chrysler/Cerritos College
*Applicant name: ____________________________ *Student Number: ________________
DEALER INTERVIEW: Discuss the following subjects with applicant. Satisfy yourself that the applicant meets your
standards.
1. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Every applicant will have a unique background. Prior training or experience is
not essential for success in CAP but may be valuable in certain instances.
2. SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE: Review the applicant’s potential to complete the academic work required for
graduation. This can be determined by interview, testing and consultation with the college or high school.
3. COMMITMENT: CAP is approximately two years in length. The CAP student must make a honest
commitment to complete all required courses.
4. EMPLOYABILITY: The applicant should be viewed as seeking permanent employment. Is this person
someone you could employ full time once the required skills are learned?
5. CAREER INTEREST: The applicant should express a strong desire to be a professional automotive technician.
Are his/her goals consistent with the dealership’s needs for the next few years?
DEALER APPROVAL: I recommend this applicant for the College Automotive Program and agree to provide
sponsorship should he/she be accepted into the program.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Authorized Representative Title
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealership Telephone
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Address City State Zip Date
*Required Fields
Please submit the dealer approval form and completed application to:
Richard Aragon
Automotive Technology
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
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College Automotive Program
Application
Name of Candidate: _________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Phone: _____________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________________________
Student #___________________________ Birth date: _______________________
Do you have a clear driving record? Yes No Describe any accidents or tickets your record may show.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
High School Attended_______________________________ Did you graduate? Yes Year: ______ No
Did you participate in a high school automotive program? Yes
No
Have you attended any college classes? Yes
No
Where?___________________________Credit hours earned_________ Dates of attendance________________
Classes taken: ______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Other educational experience (military schools, seminars, etc.):________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Work Experience: ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Career interest (Write a clear, definitive statement of your career interests)______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Signature of applicant Date
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