• Skip to Content
  • AZ Index
  • Catalog Home
Oakton Community College
  • Visit
  • Request Info
  • Apply
  • MyOakton
  • Library
  • Academics toggle about us mobile menu
  • Apply toggle about us mobile menu
  • Paying for College toggle about us mobile menu
  • Life at Oakton toggle about us mobile menu
  • Giving toggle about us mobile menu
  • About Us toggle about us mobile menu
  • Visit
  • Request Info
  • Apply
  • MyOakton
  • Library
  • Library
  • News
  • Events
  • Bookstore
  • Alumni
  • Programs
  • Directory
  • The Community
  • Employment

Automotive Engine Performance and Emissions Certificate

  • Home›
  • Career Programs and Pathways›
  • Automotive Technology›
  • Automotive Engine Performance and Emissions Certificate

2025-2026 Edition

  • Greeting from the President
  • Mission, Vision and Values
  • About Oakton
  • Academic Calendar
  • Academic and Student Policies
  • Academic and Student Support Services
  • Academic Curricula and Departments
  • Illinois Articulation Initiative
  • Baccalaureate Transfer Programs and Pre-​majors
  • Career Programs and Pathways
    • Accounting Associate
    • Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology
    • Automotive Technology
      • Automotive Technology A.A.S
      • Automotive Technology Certificate
      • Automotive Technology Powertrain Certificate
      • Automotive Electrical Systems Certificate
      • Automotive Engines Certificate
      • Automotive Engine Performance and Emissions Certificate
      • Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate
      • Automotive Transmission and Powertrain Certificate
      • Automotive Under Car Certificate
    • Business and Professional Services
    • Cancer Registry Management
    • Cannabis Studies
    • Cardiac Sonography
    • Computer Applications for Business
    • Computer Information Systems
    • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
    • Computer Networking and Systems
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Electronics and Computer Technology
    • Facilities Management and Engineering
    • Fire Science Technology
    • Global Business Studies
    • Graphic Design
    • Health Information Technology
    • Human Services
    • Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
    • Management and Supervision
    • Marketing Management
    • Mechanical Design/​CAD
    • Medical Assistant
    • Medical Laboratory Technology
    • Nursing
    • Nursing, Basic Nurse Assistant Training
    • Nursing, Person-​Centered Elder Support
    • Paralegal Studies
    • Patient Care Technician
    • Pharmacy Technician
    • Phlebotomy
    • Physical Therapist Assistant
    • Public Health Contact Tracer Professional
    • Radiography
    • Sterile Processing Technician
    • Substance Abuse Counseling
    • Surgical Technology
    • Technical Communication
  • Course Descriptions
  • Search Programs
  • Search Courses
  • College Transitions
  • Student Services
  • Campus Services
  • Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development
  • Faculty and Administrators
  • Catalog A-​Z Index
  • Academic Briefing
  • Archive
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes

16 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0022

This Certificate exposes students to the principles and theory of automotive ignition and fuel systems and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the detailed operation and services of ignition and fuel delivery components. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, analysis, repair, and test procedures. Examine faults of onboard computers and OBDII Emissions with the aid of advanced scan tools. This certificate is for students seeking entry-level careers in automotive technology or for individuals seeking to learn additional automotive systems to advance their skills and career. This certificate can be completed in one semester.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
ATA 102Introduction To Automotive Technology4
ATA 110Engine Performance And Fuel Systems4
ATA 111Automotive Electrical Systems I4
ATA 210Advanced Engine Performance Analysis4
Total Hours16

Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Implement safe work habits in automotive technology.
  2. Perform automotive diagnostics and repairs in an orderly and clean process.
  3. Demonstrate the use and care of basic automotive tools and equipment.
  4. Identify components of the air-fuel and ignition systems.
  5. Perform fuel system pressure tests.
  6. Discuss the purpose and operation of emission related sensors.
Oakton Community College Home

Des Plaines Campus

1600 E. Golf Road

Des Plaines, IL 60016

847.635.1600
Directions

Skokie Campus

7701 N. Lincoln Avenue

Skokie, IL 60077

847.635.1600
Directions
Achieving the Dream Leader College
Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
  • Maps & Directions
  • Bookstore
  • Employment
  • Staff Directory
  • Legal Notices
  • Contact Info

© 2025-2026 Oakton College | All Rights Reserved.

Back to top

Print Options

  • Send Page to Printer

    Print this page.

  • Download Page (PDF)

    The PDF will include all information unique to this page.

  • Oakton College 2025-2026 Catalog

    A PDF of the entire 2025-2026 catalog.