This program prepares students for entry-level employment as smog and driveability service technicians. It also prepares students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Engine Repair A1, Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles A2, Electrical A6, Engine Performance A8, and Advanced Engine Performance L1. 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
✔  identify and implement safety procedures involved in the diagnosis, service, and repair of all major automobile and light truck systems.
✔  describe the function, operation, and characteristics of all major components in the following automotive systems: engines, automatic transmissions, electrical, air conditioning, emission control, and computerized engine controls.
✔  identify and follow manufacturer's standards for proper automobile diagnosis and repair.
✔  operate hand and power tools necessary for automobile and light truck repair.
✔  operate diagnostic equipment and interpret test results.
✔  analyze, diagnose, and repair automotive engines, automatic transmissions, electrical systems, fuel delivery systems, ignition systems, emissions control systems, and computerized engine controls.
✔  operate a variety of aftermarket and factory scan tools.

This Certificate of Achievement is designed for students pursuing employment or upgrade in employment in the fields of building design utilizing CAD drafting applications in architectural, engineering, manufacturing, or construction related offices.

Engineering Design Technology is studied in lecture and computer-aided drafting practice classes. Mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals, which are all related to the content of this program, are studied in the Engineering Design Technology program or through recommended elective courses. General Education courses complete the recommended classes for the Engineering Design Technology curriculum.

Program Costs: Normal student expenses for textbooks, personal equipment, and supplies are required. These expenses may vary each semester. If these expenses create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.

Recommended High School Preparation: Completion of English and general mathematics. It is desirable, but not required, that a student complete courses in drafting, industrial arts shop courses, one year of algebra, plane geometry, general science, and introduction to computers.

The program is open to all students. For information call (916) 650-2758 or (916) 558-2491.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ prepare architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans for buildings that conform with current industry and ANSI standards.

✔ demonstrate the process of building architectural, mechanical, and electrical design by applying design principles to building design projects.

✔ demonstrate proficiency in CAD software programs (AutoCAD, REVIT and CREO) by preparing 3D computer engineering and architectural models.

✔ explain the processes of rapid prototyping of components represented by 3D computer engineering and architectural models.

This certificate program prepares the student for an entry level position in the automotive industry. This program also prepares the student for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Air Conditioning A-7.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔  identify and implement safety procedures involved in the service and repair of Automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
✔  describe the function, operation and characteristics of each component in automotive HVAC systems.
✔  operate diagnostic equipment and interpret results from the equipment.
✔  diagnose automotive HVAC systems including manual, semi-automatic, and automatic.
✔  repair automotive HVAC systems including manual, semi-automatic, and automatic.
✔  diagnose engine cooling systems.
✔  repair engine cooling systems.
✔  follow Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for the handling and use of refrigerants.

This certificate provides a combination of classroom and hands-on experience to prepare for careers in non-structural automotive collision technology. Topics include automotive collision basic, component and non-structural repairs. This certificate is intended for students who have completed the Automotive Collision Technology Certificate and need to obtain a higher skill level to obtain higher I-CAR pro levels.
This program provides training and hands-on experience in high-demand skills that lead to promising career with high wages. Students who have successfully completed this program are working as body repair technicians. The U.S. Labor Department reports that job opportunity for auto collision specialists are excellent because of large number of older workers who are expected to retire in the next 4 to 10 years. In addition, it points out that experienced technicians are rarely laid off and employers prefer to hire graduates of a formal training program because it provides a foundation in the latest collision technology, including the techniques and equipment used on the job.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔  identify collision damage
✔  repair vehicle sheet steel
✔  determine repair or replace based on I-CAR/ASE criteria
✔  repair hybrid vehicles to meet legal safely standards

This Certificate of Achievement is designed for students pursuing employment or upgrade in employment in the fields of (1) building Electrical power and lighting systems design or (2) mechanical component design utilizing 2D and 3D CAD design and drafting software applications in architectural, engineering, manufacturing, or construction related offices.

Engineering Design Technology is studied in lecture and drafting practice classes. Mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals, which are all related to the content of this program, are studied in the Engineering Design Technology program or through recommended elective courses.

Program Costs: Normal student expenses for textbooks, personal equipment, and supplies are required. These expenses may vary each semester. If these expenses create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.

Recommended High School Preparation: Completion of English and general mathematics. It is desirable, but not required, that a student complete courses in drafting, industrial arts shop courses, one year of algebra, plane geometry, general science, and introduction to computers.

The program is open to all students. For information call (916) 650-2758 or (916) 558-2491.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ perform design calculations and prepare electrical plans for building electrical systems that conform with current industry and ANSI standards.

✔ demonstrate the process of building electrical design by applying design principles to building design projects.

✔ demonstrate proficiency in CAD software programs (AutoCAD, REVIT and CREO) by preparing 3D computer engineering and architectural models.

✔ demonstrate the processes of rapid prototyping of components represented by 3D computer engineering and architectural models.

This program provides a combination of classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for a career in automotive collision structural repairs. This certificate is intended for students who have completed the Automotive Collision Technology Certificate and need to obtain a higher skill level in the field.
This program provides training and hands-on experience in high-demand skills that lead to promising careers with high wages. Students who have successfully completed this program are working as frame/unibody technicians. The U.S. Labor Department reports that job opportunities for auto collision specialists are excellent because of the large number of older workers who are expected to retire in the next 5 to 10 years. In addition, it points out that experienced technicians are rarely laid off and that employers prefer to hire graduates of a formal training program because it provides a foundation in the latest collision technology, including the techniques and equipment used on the job.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔  identify structural damage.
✔  mount and measure vehicles.
✔  pull and square damaged structural areas.
✔  perform collision related welding of sheet steel.
✔  remove and install components.

This program provides a combination of classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for a career in automotive collision technology refinishing. Topics include component repair, non-structural repairs, and refinishing. This certificate is intended for students who are interested in exploring the field of Automotive Collision Refinish.
This program provides training and hands-on experience in high-demand skills that lead to promising careers with high wages. Students who have successfully completed this program are qualified candidates for refinishing apprenticeships. The U.S. Labor Department reports that job opportunities for auto collision specialists are excellent because of the large number of older workers who are expected to retire in the next 5 to 10 years. In addition, it points out that experienced technicians are rarely laid off and that employers prefer to hire graduates or a formal training program because it provides a foundation in the latest collision technology, including the techniques and equipment used on the job.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔  identify color matching and solutions
✔  apply color blending procedures including application
✔  apply paint material with proficiency
✔  polish repaired surface to factory finish
✔  prepare surface in all application phases
✔  remove and install adjacent parts for quality refinishing preparation

This certificate is designed for students pursuing employment or upgrade in employment in fields that utilize CAD software to perform design, modeling, and drafting, including but not limited to: architecture, engineering, manufacturing, research and construction.

Program Costs: Normal student expenses for textbooks, personal equipment, and supplies are required. These expenses may vary each semester. If these expenses create a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance.

Recommended High School Preparation: Completion of English and general mathematics. It is desirable, but not required, that a student complete courses in drafting, industrial arts, one year of algebra, plane geometry, general science, and introduction to computers.

The program is open to all students. For information call (916) 650-2758 or (916) 558-2491.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ use CAD and modeling software to the fields of architecture and engineering design, modeling, manufacturing, and construction.

✔ utilize CAD and modeling software to prepare computer models and design drawings of architectural and engineering related projects.

This program provides a combination of classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for careers in all phases of automotive collision technology repair. Topics include component repairs, structural and non-structural repairs and refinish. It also covers various automotive systems, such as heating and air-conditioning, suspension steering, and electrical.
This program provides training and hands-on experience in high-demand skills that lead to promising careers with high wages. Students who have successfully completed this program are working as apprentice shop technicians. The U.S. Labor Department reports that job opportunities for auto collision specialists are excellent because of the large number of older workers who are expected to retire in the next 5 to 10 years. In addition, it points out that experienced technicians are rarely laid off and that employers prefer to hire graduates of a formal training program because it provides a foundation in the latest collision technology, including the techniques and equipment used on the job.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔  identify and estimate automotive collision damage
✔  repair automotive collision mechanical damage
✔  repair frame/unibody automotive collision structural damage
✔  repair automotive collision body damage
✔  refinish automotive collision damage

This program provides the technical and practical skills necessary to properly diagnose collision-damaged vehicles and to document the cost and time necessary to repair collision-damaged vehicles. The use of state-of-the-art, computer-generated estimating programs and video imaging are used to prepare itemized estimates on collision-damaged vehicles. The procedures to prepare itemized estimates detailing the required procedures and parts necessary to correctly repair the vehicle are also covered.
This program provides training and hands-on experience in high-demand skills that lead to promising careers with high wages. The U.S. Labor Department reports that job opportunities for auto collision specialists are excellent because of the large number of older workers who are expected to retire in the next 5 to 10 years. In addition, it points out that experienced technicians are rarely laid off and that employers prefer to hire graduates of a formal training program because it provides a foundation in the latest collision technology, including the techniques and equipment used on the job.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔  complete an accurate repair estimate.
✔  apply technical skills necessary to remove, replace and align damaged cosmetic and mechanical related components.
✔  recognize and identify direct, indirect and secondary damage on collision-damaged vehicles.
✔  create a marketing plan for a small business utilizing appropriate data.
✔  analyze the four functions of management: planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating.
✔  demonstrate methods for building effective customer service teams.
✔  create and edit documents using appropriate word processing functions.