Automotive

Skills: Remove and install auto body panels, parts, and glass — Prepare a vehicle for paint, detail work, and use high transfer paint equipment — Use and maintain hand and power auto tools — Communicate effectively and professionally on the job, and apply work ethics — Follow industry safety practices and procedures

Teaching is based on industry standards developed by I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair). Students can choose to specialize in either auto body repair or paint, or both.

Skills: Diagnose and repair problems with engines, brakes, suspension, steering, electronics, and fuel systems — Use computer for diagnostics — Correctly use and maintain hand tools and equipment — Communicate effectively and professionally on the job, and apply work ethics — Follow industry safety practices and procedures

Lessons are based on best-practice industry standards from NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation), and knowledgeable instructors have modern technical qualifications. Our classes include BAR-certified Level 1 and Level 2 training, which qualifies you to take the California state exam for your smog inspector license.

A normal day of classes includes time in a lecture setting and hands-on work in the shop. Work as part of a team, on actual cars scheduled for repair in a work setting that is like those in the automotive repair industry.

Skills: Inspect vehicles, prepare estimates, change fluids, and learn proper hazardous waste disposal. Make minor electrical repairs using hand, power and lifting tools.

This program provides students with an overview of automotive quick services and new/used vehicle preparation. It covers vehicle inspections, preparing estimates, changing fluids and filters, proper hazardous waste disposal, minor electrical repairs, and road-testing techniques. Students learn how to inspect and evaluate vehicle systems to determine if advanced levels of repairs are needed. They also learn how to identify and operate necessary equipment and tools.

Skills: Customer service and communication skills, writing repair orders, estimating parts and labor costs, a basic understanding of vehicle systems, service requirements, and parts including original equipment manufacturing and aftermarket parts identification.

Learn the skills that you need to become an Automotive Service Advisor for both small and large independent garages and dealerships. The program covers the overall role of the service advisor, including customer service and communication skills, writing repair orders, estimating parts and labor costs. You will also gain a basic understanding of vehicle systems, functions, service requirements and parts including original equipment manufacturing and aftermarket parts identification.