Certificate | SC Program: CT.3455

Program Description

The Smog Inspection and Repair Technician certificate totals 756 hours of automotive coursework and includes 378 hours in the engine performance area. Students will be trained in automotive electronics, engine performance testing, diagnosis, and repair. The lab component will employ extensive hands-on exercises designed to aid in the education of automotive students. This emissions training will supplement the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) required courses and includes BAR Level 1 and Level 2 training. Training will reinforce the core skills needed to become a smog technician. Students who successfully complete this training certificate will have met BAR training requirements to sit for the smog check inspector state licensing examination.

This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

9 Units Total
AUTO 1
M 3
Vehicle Electrical Systems
AUTO 1
Units 3
This course is designed to cover the basic theory of electricity and magnetism, as well as areas of operation, testing, and service of vehicle batteries, switches, relays, starters and starting systems, alternators, regulators, charging systems, and light circuits. The course includes electrical theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course, along with AUTO 11, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-6 and is required for Automotive majors with emphasis on electrical systems. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 20
M 4
Engine Performance
AUTO 20
Units 4
This course is designed to give students the understanding of the operation of automotive engines and related systems such as electrical, ignition and fuel delivery. The course will also provide students with entry-level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory tasks and is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-8. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 94
M 2
Worksite Lrng for Auto Tech
AUTO 94
Units 2
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.

The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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Spring Semester, First Year

7 Units Total
AUTO 21
M 3
Advanced Engine Performance
AUTO 21
Units 3
This course is designed to continue the study of engine performance by including the emission control system and computer controlled engine operation. The course will also provide students with entry-level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory tasks and, along with AUTO 20, is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in areas A-8 and L-1. This course along with AUTO 11 and AUTO 20 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of Automotive Repair Level 1 smog training certificate. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 176
M 1
Level 2 Smog Tech Training
AUTO 176
Units 1
Advisory: AUTO 11, AUTO 20, and AUTO 21 with a grade of C or higher

The Smog Check training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training, and meet the Bureau's additional requirements, will qualify to apply for the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AUTO 11
M 3
Intro Hyb & Elec Vehicle Tech
AUTO 11
Units 3
This course explores the use of Hybrid and Electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, driveability, inverter, DC/DC power transfer, and battery technology. Physics of battery storage, hybrid generation systems, electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed. Hybrid and high voltage maintenance procedures will be covered. This course could be a preparation for the student to successfully complete the L3 ASE certification exam. The Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) is a new, advanced level certification geared toward technicians who perform diagnoses and repairs on hybrid/electric vehicles. Students are advised that the Automobile Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) and Engine Performance (A8) certifications are required to register for the (L3) certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

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