This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry with emphasis on engine management systems, emission controls, and complete automotive systems diagnosis and repair. It prepares students for all nine Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications including Advanced Engine Performance (L-1). This program also fulfills the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) requirements for California State Smog Check Inspector and California State Smog Check Repair Technician test candidates.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔  apply algebraic and mathematical concepts essential to advancement in the automotive industry.
✔  operate equipment and tools safely.
✔  evaluate, adjust, test, and diagnose components/system malfunctions.
✔  diagnose, assess, and repair manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles.
✔  locate, download, and analyze technical manuals from the Internet, digital, and text sources.
✔  analyze, diagnose, and repair automotive electrical and electronic systems to ASE performance level.
✔  diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair basic air conditioning (AC) systems.
✔  diagnose, disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble components of the steering and suspension system.
✔  analyze, diagnose, and repair engines to ASE performance levels.
✔  analyze and repair fuel injection systems to ASE standards.
✔  diagnose engine emission control systems to ASE standards.
✔  prepare for the State Smog Check Inspector and California State Smog Check Repair Technician tests.