Advanced Transportation & Logistics (ATL) Credit for Prior Learning

https://admissions.santarosa.edu/credit-prior-learning

Please use the above link to submit requests for Credit for Prior Learning.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is college credit awarded for validated college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom. Credit for prior learning may be earned for eligible courses approved by the faculty for students who satisfactorily pass an authorized assessment. 

​Authorized assessments may include:

  • Military Service Credit (JST military transcripts) evaluation
  • Industry Certification/Accreditation or License evaluation
  • Student-Created Portfolio Review
  • Credit by Examination
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores evaluation

Credits acquired through the Credit for Prior Learning process shall not be counted in determining the 12 semester hours of credit in residence required for an Associate degree (Title 5 §) and are not applicable to meeting semester unit load requirements (i.e., full-time status, Veteran’s or Social Security benefits, financial aid, etc.).

Students should meet with a Counselor for specific information regarding CPL and the petition process. For more information see: Santa Rosa Junior College District Administrative Procedure on Credit for Prior Learning (AP 4235)​ 

ASE Credentials

For the ATL program, having an active ASE in an area that a course is preparing for, would be a clear demonstration of both knowledge in the area and 2 years experience in the field. 

Other Industry Experience

Other options could be OEM training from vehicle manufactures, to include a clear knowledge match to the Course Outline of Record for the course requesting credit for.

Contact

Please contact the ATL Department or Counseling department with any questions.

ASE to ATL Chart

ASE to ATL Chart

ASE Certification ATL Course
A1 Engine Repair ATL 110 Internal Combustion Engine Theory and Repair
A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle ATL 120 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Systems
A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles ATL 130 Automotive Manual Transmissions and Drive Train Systems
A4 Suspension & Steering ATL 140 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
A5 Brakes ATL 150 Automotive Braking Systems
A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems ATL 161/162 Mobile Electrical Systems 1 & 2
A7 Heating & Air Conditioning ATL 170 Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
A8 Engine Performance ATL 180 Internal Combustion Engine Performance
A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines ATL 220 Diesel Fuel Systems
L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist ATL 111 Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Systems
T1 Gasoline Engines ATL 180 Internal Combustion Engine Performance
T2 Diesel Engines ATL 220 Diesel Fuel Systems
T3 Drive Train ATL 230 Medium Heavy Truck Drivetrain
T4 Brakes ATL 240 Medium Heavy Truck Brakes and Suspension
T5 Suspension & Steering ATL 240 Medium Heavy Truck Brakes and Suspension
T6 Electrical/ Electronic Systems ATL 161/162 Mobile Electrical Systems 1 & 2
T7 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning ATL 170 Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection ATL 280 Medium Heavy Truck Preventive Maintenance Inspection