Program Details

Auto Technician

Degrees and Certificates

The Automotive Technology degree or certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the automotive industry. These programs prepare students for jobs in engine testing, automotive mechanics, and other areas in the automotive service and repair industry. You’ll learn when and how to both replace and repair broken parts. If you want to be part of a fast-growing industry and are passionate about cars, consider a career as an Automotive Technician.

Colleges Offering This Program

Degree

• Chabot College
• City College of San Francisco
• College of Alameda
• College of Marin
• Contra Costa College
• De Anza College
• Evergreen Valley College
• Hartnell College
• Las Positas College
• Los Medanos Community College
• Monterey Peninsula College
• Santa Rosa Junior College
• Skyline College
• Solano Community College Automotive Technology Training Center

Certificate

• Chabot College
• City College of San Francisco
• College of Alameda
• College of Marin
• Contra Costa College
• De Anza College
• Evergreen Valley College
• Hartnell College
• Las Positas College
• Los Medanos Community College
• Monterey Peninsula College
• City College of San Francisco
• Santa Rosa Junior College
• Skyline College
• Solano Community College Automotive Technology Training Center

Auto Body & Collision

Degrees and Certificates

The Auto Body & Collision degree or certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the automotive industry. Students will learn to repair structural and cosmetic damage on cars and trucks. If a car is involved in an accident, an auto body and collision technician can fix the damage and bring the car back to its original condition. These repairs can include work on faded paint, scratches, and dented parts. Technicians in this field are responsible for both making cars look nice and making sure they meet the safety standards of the manufacturer.

Colleges Offering This Program

Degree

• City College of San Francisco
• College of Alameda
• College of Marin
• Contra Costa College

Certificate

• City College of San Francisco
• College of Alameda
• College of Marin
• Contra Costa College

Diesel Mechanic

Degrees and Certificates

The Diesel Mechanic degree or certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the automotive industry. Students in this program will learn to use diagnostic tools and computers to diagnose and repair problems. Students will also learn to work on many types of diesel engines and perform general maintenance on diesel vehicles. If you enjoy keeping up to date with the latest technology and solving problems, consider a career as a Diesel Mechanic.

Colleges Offering This Program

Degree

• College of Alameda
• Hartnell College
• Santa Rosa Junior College

Certificate

• College of Alameda
• De Anza College
• Hartnell College
• Santa Rosa Junior College

Advanced Technologies

• Hybrid
• EV
• Semi-Autonomous Cars
• Connected Vehicles

Degrees and Certificates

The Advanced Technologies degree or certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the advanced automotive industry. Most modern cars are controlled by sophisticated computers and electronic networks. Students will learn how to diagnose, maintain, and repair automobiles that are electric, hybrid, and/or run on alternative fuels. ​Do you have a passion for cars and feel excited about the future of alternative fuel sources? Consider a career in Advanced Technologies.  

Colleges Offering This Program

Degree

• Las Positas College

Certificate

• Chabot College
• City College of San Francisco
• College of Alameda
• College of Marin
• Contra Costa College
• De Anza College
• Evergreen Valley College
• Hartnell College
• Las Positas College
• Los Medanos Community College
• Monterey Peninsula College
• Santa Rosa Junior College
• Skyline College
• Solano Community College Automotive Technology Training Center