Evening Auto Technology
Location: Regional Occupational Center
Fee: No cost to high school students; $1,800 for adults.
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Program Description
The Automotive Technology program instills the mind-set and skill set that you need to become a successful professional Automotive Technician. Students will receive instruction on shop safety, engine repair, light maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting, industry standards, brakes, automatic trans/transaxle, manual drivetrain and axles, engine performance, heating and air conditioning, electricity and electronic systems, and related automobile operational theory. ROC’s Auto Technology teaches to ASE’s Automotive Service Technician standards and is designed to meet the standards set by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and offers certifications in both Ford ACE and Honda PACT.
The Automotive Technology program instills the mind-set and skill set that you need to become a successful professional Automotive Technician. Students will receive instruction on shop safety, engine repair, light maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting, industry standards, brakes, automatic trans/transaxle, manual drivetrain and axles, engine performance, heating and air conditioning, electricity and electronic systems, and related automobile operational theory. ROC’s Auto Technology teaches to ASE’s Automotive Service Technician standards and is designed to meet the standards set by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and offers certifications in both Ford ACE and Honda PACT.
CREDIT AVAILABLE:
Meets area “G” approval for UC and CSU admissions.
10 high school elective credits per semester
Meets area “G” approval for UC and CSU admissions.
10 high school elective credits per semester
Bakersfield College (Articulation)
AUTO B10 – Automotive Safety (1 unit)
AUTO B11 – Introduction to Automotive Technology (4 units)
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Auto Technology students should have average or better skills in math, reading comprehension and writing. Students should also have a solid attendance record.
STUDENTS LEARN:
- Engine repair and light maintenance
- Automatic trans/transaxle
- Manual drivetrain and axles
- Suspension and steering
- Brakes
- Heating and air conditioning
- Engine performance
- Electricity & electronic systems
- Industry standards
- Related automobile operational theory
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Shop safety
CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:
- Automotive Technology Certificate of Completion
- Ford ACE factory training certification
- Honda PACT factory training certification
- Starrett Precision Measuring certification
- SP2 Safety and Professionalism certification
- Section 609 Air Conditioning handler certification
- OSHA 10 Safety
CAREER PATHWAYS & RELATED OCCUPATIONS:
- Diesel Truck Technician
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Small Engines TechniciaN
