The Airframe and Powerplant Certificates of Achievement curricula include theory and practical experience in construction, inspection, overhaul, repair, and maintenance of aircraft structures, systems, and powerplants. The program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. Upon completion of each course with a minimum grade of “C,” the student will be eligible to apply for the FAA examination for the Airframe and Powerplant license.

The aviation program is offered at the College of Alameda aviation facility located at the north end of the Oakland International Airport. Our state-of-the-art facility includes five aircraft, aircraft system mockup trainers, and a computer lab. This is a two-year evening-only program each class runs five days a week, 3 hours a night. See the Program Coordinator for information on F.A.A. testing. Mandatory attendance is required for this program to comply with F.A.A. regulations. Any time missed must be made up. The AMT student will need to purchase ranging from $150 to $400 dollar worth of tools during the course of this program.

Career Opportunities

An airframe and powerplant mechanic (A&P) is certified and responsible to inspect and maintain aircraft. Job opportunities are available literally all over the world.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Student will interpret and assess aircraft systems as to airworthy condition. Student will demonstrate an ability to maintain these aircraft systems. Student will apply their knowledge of systems to evaluate FAA publications as to airworthy standard. Maintenance record recording will be completed to FAA standards.

- Prepare for personal, educational and/or career goals.

- Perceive, understand, and engage in verbal and nonverbal communication.

- Understand and demonstrate personal, civic, social, and environmental responsibility and cooperation in order to become a productive local and global citizen.

The Airframe and Powerplant Certificates of Achievement curricula include theory and practical experience in construction, inspection, overhaul, repair, and maintenance of aircraft structures, systems, and powerplants. The program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. Upon completion of each course with a minimum grade of “C,” the student will be eligible to apply for the FAA examination for the Airframe and Powerplant license.

The aviation program is offered at the College of Alameda aviation facility located at the north end of the Oakland International Airport. Our state-of-the-art facility includes five aircraft, aircraft system mockup trainers, and a computer lab. This is a two-year evening-only program each class runs five days a week, 3 hours a night. See the Program Coordinator for information on F.A.A. testing. Mandatory attendance is required for this program to comply with F.A.A. regulations. Any time missed must be made up. The AMT student will need to purchase ranging from $150 to $400 dollars worth of tools during the course of this program.

Career Opportunities

An airframe and powerplant mechanic (A&P) is certified and responsible to inspect and maintain aircraft. Job opportunities are available literally all over the world.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Student will interpret and assess aircraft systems as to airworthy condition. Student will demonstrate an ability to maintain these aircraft systems. Student will apply their knowledge of systems to evaluate FAA publications as to airworthy standard. Maintenance record recording will be completed to FAA standards.

- Prepare for personal, educational and/or career goals.

- Perceive, understand, and engage in verbal and nonverbal communication.

- Understand and demonstrate personal, civic, social, environmental responsibility and cooperation in order to become a productive local and global citizen.

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics or to allow students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree in other advanced schools of technology in preparation for future management and teaching careers in the automotive industry.

Career Opportunities

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics. Upon registering for a class in the automotive major area, a student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to purchase tools that relate to the course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that all students graduating from the program possess tools in a quantity sufficient for trade entry as an apprentice. Upon graduating with an Associate in Science (AS) degree, the beginning apprentice will have the union four-year night school requirement waived. The graduate with only a Certificate of Completion will have two of the required four years of night school waived. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will give one-year experience credit for our two-year program towards the ASE certification program in Auto Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Be ‘lifelong learners’ in the field of automotive technology, keeping up with changes in vehicles, in diagnostics and in repair procedures through a commitment to continual learning and training.

- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers.

- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

- Competently perform industry-standard automotive repair procedures, using proper tools, procedures and diagnostic techniques, as specified in the NATEF program certification process.

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics or to allow students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree in other advanced schools of technology in preparation for future management and teaching careers in the automotive industry.

Associate in Science (AS) Degree and Certificate of Achievement Programs:

It is recommended that these courses be completed prior to enrollment in any of the “major” Auto Mechanics classes:

- Completion of ENGL 268A-268B or ESL 253A-253B, or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

- One year of high school algebra or completion of MATH 225 with a grade of “C” or better.

Career Opportunities

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics. Upon registering for a class in the automotive major area, a student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to purchase tools that relate to the course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that all students graduating from the program possess tools in a quantity sufficient for trade entry as an apprentice. Upon graduating with an Associate in Science (AS) degree, the beginning apprentice will have the union four-year night school requirement waived. The graduate with only a Certificate of Completion will have two of the required four years of night school waived. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will give one-year experience credit for our two-year program towards the ASE certification program in Auto Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Be ‘lifelong learners’ in the field of automotive technology, keeping up with changes in vehicles, in diagnostics and in repair procedures through a commitment to continual learning and training.

- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers.

- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

- Competently perform industry-standard automotive repair procedures, using proper tools, procedures and diagnostic techniques, as specified in the NATEF program certification process.

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics or to allow students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree in other advanced schools of technology in preparation for future management and teaching careers in the automotive industry.

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below for each option with a minimum GPA of 2.0. A Certificate of Proficiency in Light-Duty Auto Repair is also available upon satisfactory completion of the required courses listed below.

Associate in Science (AS) Degree and Certificate of Achievement Programs:

It is recommended that these courses be completed prior to enrollment in any of the “major” Auto Mechanics classes:

- Completion of ENGL 268A-268B or ESL 253A-253B, or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

- One year of high school algebra or completion of MATH 225 with a grade of “C” or better.

Career Opportunities

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics. Upon registering for a class in the automotive major area, a student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to purchase tools that relate to the course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that all students graduating from the program possess tools in a quantity sufficient for trade entry as an apprentice. Upon graduating with an Associate in Science (AS) degree, the beginning apprentice will have the union four-year night school requirement waived. The graduate with only a Certificate of Completion will have two of the required four years of night school waived. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will give one-year experience credit for our two-year program towards the ASE certification program in Auto Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Be ‘lifelong learners’ in the field of automotive technology, keeping up with changes in vehicles, in diagnostics and in repair procedures through a commitment to continual learning and training.

- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers.

- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

- Competently perform industry-standard automotive repair procedures, using proper tools, procedures and diagnostic techniques, as specified in the NATEF program certification process.

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below for each option with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Upon registering for a class in the automotive major area, a student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to purchase tools that relate to the course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that all students graduating from the program possess tools in a quantity sufficient for trade entry as an apprentice.

Associate in Science (AS) Degree and Certificate of Achievement Programs:

It is recommended that these courses be completed prior to enrollment in any of the “major” Auto Mechanics classes:

- One year of high school algebra or completion of MATH 225 with a grade of “C” or better.

Career Opportunities

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

- Commitment to Learning: Be ‘lifelong learners’ in the field of automotive technology, keeping up with changes in vehicles, in diagnostics and in repair procedures through a commitment to continual learning and training.

- Communication: Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers.

- Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

- Performance: Competently perform industry-standard automotive repair procedures, using proper tools, procedures and diagnostic techniques, as specified in the NATEF program certification process.

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics or to allow students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree in other advanced schools of technology in preparation for future management and teaching careers in the automotive industry.

Associate in Science (AS) Degree and Certificate of Achievement Programs:

It is recommended that these courses be completed prior to enrollment in any of the “major” Auto Mechanics classes:

- Completion of ENGL 268A-268B or ESL 253A-253B, or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

- One year of high school algebra or completion of MATH 225 with a grade of “C” or better.

Career Opportunities

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics. Upon registering for a class in the automotive major area, a student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to purchase tools that relate to the course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that all students graduating from the program possess tools in a quantity sufficient for trade entry as an apprentice. Upon graduating with an Associate in Science (AS) degree, the beginning apprentice will have the union four-year night school requirement waived. The graduate with only a Certificate of Completion will have two of the required four years of night school waived. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will give one-year experience credit for our two-year program towards the ASE certification program in Auto Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Be ‘lifelong learners’ in the field of automotive technology, keeping up with changes in vehicles, in diagnostics and in repair procedures through a commitment to continual learning and training.

- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers.

- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

- Competently perform industry-standard automotive repair procedures, using proper tools, procedures and diagnostic techniques, as specified in the NATEF program certification process.

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics or to allow students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree in other advanced schools of technology in preparation for future management and teaching careers in the automotive industry.

Associate in Science (AS) Degree and Certificate of Achievement Programs:

It is recommended that these courses be completed prior to enrollment in any of the “major” Auto Mechanics classes:

- Completion of ENGL 268A-268B or ESL 253A-253B, or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

- One year of high school algebra or completion of MATH 225 with a grade of “C” or better.

Career Opportunities

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics. Upon registering for a class in the automotive major area, a student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to purchase tools that relate to the course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that all students graduating from the program possess tools in a quantity sufficient for trade entry as an apprentice. Upon graduating with an Associate in Science (AS) degree, the beginning apprentice will have the union four-year night school requirement waived. The graduate with only a Certificate of Completion will have two of the required four years of night school waived. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will give one-year experience credit for our two-year program towards the ASE certification program in Auto Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Be ‘lifelong learners’ in the field of automotive technology, keeping up with changes in vehicles, in diagnostics and in repair procedures through a commitment to continual learning and training.

- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers.

- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

- Competently perform industry-standard automotive repair procedures, using proper tools, procedures and diagnostic techniques, as specified in the NATEF program certification process.

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics or to allow students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree in other advanced schools of technology in preparation for future management and teaching careers in the automotive industry.

Associate in Science (AS) Degree and Certificate of Achievement Programs:

It is recommended that these courses be completed prior to enrollment in any of the “major” Auto Mechanics classes:

- Completion of ENGL 268A-268B or ESL 253A-253B, or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

- One year of high school algebra or completion of MATH 225 with a grade of “C” or better.

Career Opportunities

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics. Upon registering for a class in the automotive major area, a student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to purchase tools that relate to the course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that all students graduating from the program possess tools in a quantity sufficient for trade entry as an apprentice. Upon graduating with an Associate in Science (AS) degree, the beginning apprentice will have the union four-year night school requirement waived. The graduate with only a Certificate of Completion will have two of the required four years of night school waived. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will give one-year experience credit for our two-year program towards the ASE certification program in Auto Mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Be ‘lifelong learners in the field of automotive technology, keeping up with changes in vehicles, in diagnostics and in repair procedures through a commitment to continual learning and training.

- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers.

- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

- Competently perform industry-standard automotive repair procedures, using proper tools, procedures and diagnostic techniques, as specified in the NATEF program certification process.

A Certificate of Achievement in Auto Paint will be awarded to those students completing a minimum of 25 units as outlined below with a 2.0 GPA.

Upon registering for a class in the Auto Body and Paint program, the student will receive a list of the required basic tools. The student will be expected to provide tools that relate to the particular course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that students graduating from the program who wish to enter the trade possess the necessary tools.

Career Opportunities

Students in this field work in automotive paint sales and distribution and collision repair environments

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Explain through essay and orally each of the undercoat categories and demonstrate the application to substrates.

- Make necessary computations of VOC’s and log these computations into BAAQMD acceptable standards.

- Analyze and correct paint failures and problems.

- Dissemble, clean, test, and diagnose spray guns used under Sec. 8, Rule 45.