Automotive Technology
Students seeking training in the areas of mechanics and transportation receive the most current training related to systems diagnostics, service, and repair. You learn to perform a wide range of diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on automobiles and light trucks. For instance, you will have extensive hands-on training in engine overhaul, manual and automatic drive train, 4-wheel alignment, brake service and repair, fuel systems, ignition systems, and air conditioning. Throughout the program, you will complete OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) industry certifications. The student will choose one of the following OEMs: Mopar CAP/Stellantis, Ford ACE, Subaru University, Toyota TECS Elite, and/or Honda PACT.
Upon completion you will be prepared for entry-level employment as a skilled technician in the automotive service and repair industry.
Fresno City College utilizes state-of-the-art labs, tools, and technologies to ensure students are workforce ready and qualified for appropriate certifications. The field of alternative fuels and hybrid electric vehicles is also an exciting and growing area in automotive/diesel technology. The Automotive/Diesel Technology programs will be certified by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation and the following OEMs: Mopar CAP/Stellantis, Ford ACE, Subaru University, Toyota TECS Elite, and Honda PACT at our new Advanced Transportation Center (ATC) located in West Fresno.
Learn about our programs
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Degrees
Certificates
- Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement (CA)
- Automotive Technology - Chassis Technician Certificate of Achievement (CA)
- Automotive Technology – Chassis Technician I Certificate (CN)
- Automotive Technology – Chassis Technician II Certificate (CN)
- Automotive Technology – Emission Technician Certificate (CN)
- Automotive Technology – Emission Technician I Certificate (CN)
- Automotive Technology – Emission Technician II Certificate (CN)
- Automotive Technology – Powertrain Technician Certificate (CN)
- Automotive Technology – Powertrain Technician I Certificate (CN)
- Automotive Technology – Powertrain Technician II Certificate (CN)
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To learn more about the Automotive Technology program and courses, contact the Automotive Technology Department by email at: autot@fresnocitycollege.edu.
If you are a first time student, please follow the New Student Guide to become a student at Fresno City College. Once you are a student, you may schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss what courses are needed for your major of interest.
Counselors are available in the Applied Technology Division Office and at the West Fresno Center to assist students with creating a Student Education Plan for an Automotive Degree or Certificate.
Courses and Information
To see recommended courses, see the Catalog. To see upcoming scheduled classes, see the Schedule of Classes.
