Automotive Technology
If you have been searching for a career where you can make a living working with your hands, your search is over. The Automotive Technology Program, certified by the National Automotive Educational Technician Foundation (NATEF), is prepared to deliver the best training available.
All full-time automotive instructors are Master ASE Certified or above, ready to pass on their knowledge and experience to new students. For those already in the field, we offer courses that will upgrade your skills to meet the latest standards in today’s market. Our program will equip you with the proficiency needed to make a long-term career in the competitive job environment of the automotive industry.
The Automotive Technology Program is certified by the National Automotive Educational Technician Foundation (NATEF). The program is supported by the Central Valley New Car Dealership Association (CVNCDA), is a member of Professional Automotive Training Centers (PATC), and has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nissan of North America. All full-time automotive instructors are Master ASE Certified or above.
The Automotive Technology Program is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified in the following areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/ Transaxles, Manual Drivetrains & Axles, Suspension/Steering, Brakes, Electric/Electronic Systems, Heating/Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance.
There is no public link to State licensure examination pass rates for Automotive Emission Control, Automotive Lighting Systems, and Automotive Brake Systems. Contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Licensing Unit at (916) 255-3145 or visit the BAR web site for general information.
The Automotive Technology Curriculum is designed (1) to prepare students to become competent technicians and gain employment in the automotive industry at the completion of the program and (2) to upgrade skills of those already in the field.
A.A. and A.S. degrees as well as certificates can be earned in the automotive field. The certificate programs do not satisfy A.A./A.S. degree requirements but do qualify students for certificates in the field of study.
Automotive Technology
A.A. or A.S. Degree
Successful completion of the curriculum in Automotive Analysis qualifies students for entry-level positions in the various areas of automotive technology, and provides them with an overview for selecting specific areas for further training and education.
Certificates
The Automotive Technology certificate program is designed to qualify students for specialized positions in automotive repair and related industries and to upgrade the skills of technicians already in the field. The program also includes the Master Automotive Technician Certificate, which certifies competence in all areas of conventional automotive repair and maintenance.
Air Conditioning and Body Electrical Gainful Employment Information
| Certificate Statistics | |
|---|---|
| * Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations ** Based on full time attendance |
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| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Auto Service Technicians 49-3023.00 Automotive Mechanics 49-3023.01 Auto Specialty Technicians 49-3023.02 |
| CIPC Code | 470604 |
| Semester Units Required | 23.5 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 12 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $890 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $1,739 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $6,700 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
Alignment and Brake Gainful Employment Information
| Certificate Statistics | |
|---|---|
| * Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations ** Based on full time attendance |
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| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Auto Service Technicians 49-3023.00 Automotive Mechanics 49-3023.01 Auto Specialty Technicians 49-3023.02 |
| CIPC Code | 470604 |
| Semester Units Required | 20 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 12 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $764 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $1,480 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $6,700 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
Automatic Transmission Gainful Employment Information
| Certificate Statistics | |
|---|---|
| * Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations ** Based on full time attendance |
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| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Auto Service Technicians 49-3023.00 Automotive Mechanics 49-3023.01 Auto Specialty Technicians 49-3023.02 |
| CIPC Code | 470604 |
| Semester Units Required | 19.5 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 12 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $746 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $1,443 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $6,700 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
Automotive Engine Machining Gainful Employment Information
| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Auto Service Technicians 49-3023.00 Automotive Mechanics 49-3023.01 Auto Specialty Technicians 49-3023.02 |
|---|---|
| CIPC Code | 470604 |
| Semester Units Required | 20.5 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 12 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $782 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $1,517 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $6,700 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
| * Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations ** Based on full time attendance |
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Emission and Driveability Tune-Up Gainful Employment Information
| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Auto Service Technicians 49-3023.00 Automotive Mechanics 49-3023.01 Auto Specialty Technicians 49-3023.02 |
| CIPC Code | 470604 |
| Semester Units Required | 30 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 18 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $1,146 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $2,220 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $10,050 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
| Certificate Statistics | |
|---|---|
| * Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations ** Based on full time attendance |
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Master Automotive Technician Gainful Employment Information
| Certificate Statistics | |
|---|---|
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* Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations
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| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Auto Service Technicians 49-3023.00 Automotive Mechanics 49-3023.01 Auto Specialty Technicians 49-3023.02 |
| CIPC Code | 470604 |
| Semester Units Required | 59.5 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 36 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $2,274 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $4,403 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $16,750 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
Powertrain Gainful Employment Information
| Certificate Statistics | |
|---|---|
| * Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations ** Based on full time attendance |
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| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Auto Service Technicians 49-3023.00 Automotive Mechanics 49-3023.01 Auto Specialty Technicians 49-3023.02 |
| CIPC Code | 470604 |
| Semester Units Required | 18.5 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 12 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $710 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $1,369 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $6,700 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
Licenses
Automotive Emission Control
Automotive Lighting Systems
Automotive Brake Systems
The Automotive Technology program offers courses designed for mechanics who want to apply for a new license, or renew a license, in the areas of emission control, lighting, and brake systems.
Contact
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- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677 -
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- stsmith@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Jennifer Andronas PT Faculty Automotive Tech
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
Robert Buderer Lab Tech Auto Technology
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- N 3
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- rbuderer@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7853
William Rothe Happ Part-time Instructor, Automotive Technology
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Michael Huss Automotive Technician
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- N 3
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- mhuss@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660- 7854
- (916) 630-4559
Robert Lobdill Part-time Instructor, Automotive Technology
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- rlobdill@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
John Pratt Part-time Instructor, Automotive Technology
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- jpratt@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Alan Rowley Part-time Instructor, Automotive Technology
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- arowley@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Stephen Smith Instructor, Automotive Technology
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- N 11 A
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- stsmith@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7850
- (916) 630-4559
Alexander Wong Instructor, Automotive Technology
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- N 11 C
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- awong@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7851
- (916) 630-4559
Rudy Worthington Part-time Instructor, Automotive Technology
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- rworthington3@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523