Automotive Technology/Ford ASSET
The Automotive Mechanics Technology program emphasizes developing skills required for efficient diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the automobile and its components. This program and its instructors are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.
The college offers both theoretical and practical training relating to all phases of the automobile. Upon successful completion of the program, students are qualified for placement as technicians in the auto industry. Students may apply units earned by successful completion of Automotive Mechanics Technology courses to one or more of the specialized certificates and/or the Associate Degree in Automotive Mechanics Technology.
The Automotive Student Service Education Training Program (ASSET), offered in conjunction with Ford Motor/Mazda Company, is incorporated into this degree program. Contact the ASSET Coordinator at 691-7391 for specific program information. To enroll in ASSET automotive courses, interested students must first submit an application and be accepted in the ASSET program.
Career Opportunities
Auto Technician; Auto/Truck Specialist; Automotive Microcomputer Programmer & Operator; Field Service/Sales Representative; Inventory Controls Manager; Tune-up & Electrical Specialist
ASE certified in the areas of Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Engine Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Manual Drive Train and Axles
Highlights
- Weekend courses in Smog Certification and other automotive topics
- 9-week courses to allow completion of certificate in only one year
- One of the best equipped shops in Northern California for hands-on training
- Graduates routinely pass ASE and State Smog Certification exams
- A facility chosen as part of the GM, Ford and Chrysler Technical Training Network
- ASE Certified Instructors, Programs and Certificates
- Class sizes with an excellent teacher/student ratio
- Ford ASSET Program