Automotive Mechanics

The candidate successfully completing the Automotive Lubrication Technician certificate will qualify for entry-level employment at an automotive repair facility. Beginning technicians will obtain skills required to complete services and basic repairs with proficiency at lubrication service centers found at dealerships, high-volume lubrication service centers, and independent repair shops. The candidate will be proficient in the following: lubrication services; electrical repairs in the battery, starting, and charging systems; braking system repairs; tire and suspension repairs; and preliminary engine management diagnostics usually associated with these lubrication service facilities.

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Master Technician certificate, the student demonstrates knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and perform repairs on cars, SUVs, and light duty trucks. The student demonstrates competence in the following areas: engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance. The student can take the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams in the mentioned areas. The student can pursue career opportunities at dealerships, independent repair shops, smog shops, specialization shops, and public agencies. This automotive training program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in association with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This program is also certified by the California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR). The student can receive Level I and Level II certification to obtain the California Smog Check Inspector and Smog Check Repair Technician licenses and the Brake and Headlamp Adjusters license through the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). The student can also obtain the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) certificate in automotive air conditioning.

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Mechanics Technology certificate, the student demonstrates knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and perform repairs on cars, SUVs, and light duty trucks. The student demonstrates competence in the following areas: engine repair, automatic transmission/ transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, and brakes. The student can take the five Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams in the mentioned areas. The student can pursue career opportunities at dealerships, independent repair shops, specialization shops, and public agencies. This automotive training program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in association with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology Associate in Science degree, the student demonstrates knowledge and the skills necessary to perform various aspects of automotive repair. The student can pursue career opportunities at automotive factories, dealerships, independent automotive and auto body repair facilities, smog shops, specialization shops, restoration facilities, and public agencies. The student demonstrates competence in the following areas if emphasis in courses within the major and electives are AUTOMECH: engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance. The student can take the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams in the mentioned areas. The student demonstrates competence in the following areas if emphasis in courses within the major and electives are AUTOBODY: painting and refinishing, non-structural analysis and damage repair, structural analysis and damage repair, damage analysis and estimating, and classic automotive restoration. This program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in association with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This program is certified by the California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR). This program is also certified by the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR).

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Performance and Data Collecting Certificate of Achievement, the student demonstrates knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, data record, evaluate, and perform repairs on cars, SUVs, and light duty trucks. The student demonstrates competence in the following areas: advanced engine rebuilding, electrical/electronic, data-logging, engine performance, and dynamo meter testing. The student can pursue career opportunities in independent and specialized shops. This automotive training program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in association with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).