Automotive

CAMPUS	EMAIL
César E. Chávez Campus:	SDCECesarChavez@sdccd.edu
Educational Cultural Complex:	SDCEECC@sdccd.edu
Mid-City:	SDCEMidCity@sdccd.edu
North City:	SDCENorthCity@sdccd.edu
San Diego CE at Mesa College:	SDCEMesa@sdccd.edu
San Diego CE at Miramar College:	SDCENorthCity@sdccd.edu
West City:	SDCEWestCity@sdccd.edu
English as a Second Language (ESL) for ALL CE Campuses:	ESLsdce@sdccd.edu

CAMPUS

César E. Chávez Campus:

SDCECesarChavez@sdccd.edu

Educational Cultural Complex:

SDCEECC@sdccd.edu

Mid-City:

SDCEMidCity@sdccd.edu

North City:

SDCENorthCity@sdccd.edu

San Diego CE at Mesa College:

SDCEMesa@sdccd.edu

San Diego CE at Miramar College:

SDCENorthCity@sdccd.edu

West City:

SDCEWestCity@sdccd.edu

English as a Second Language
(ESL) for ALL CE Campuses:

ESLsdce@sdccd.edu

I WANT TO BE A...

Examples of jobs and salaries you may be qualified for after completion of a program:

You could earn:

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LEARN HOW

Auto Body and Paint Technician

600 HOURS

25 HOURS PER WEEK

24 WEEKS

Skills: Remove and install auto body panels, parts, and glass — Prepare a vehicle for paint, detail work, and use high transfer paint equipment — Use and maintain hand and power auto tools — Communicate effectively and professionally on the job, and apply work ethics — Follow industry safety practices and procedures

Teaching is based on industry standards developed by I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair). Students can choose to specialize in either auto body repair or paint, or both.

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Auto Technician

920 HOURS

25 HOURS PER WEEK

39 WEEKS

Skills: Diagnose and repair problems with engines, brakes, suspension, steering, electronics, and fuel systems — Use computer for diagnostics — Correctly use and maintain hand tools and equipment — Communicate effectively and professionally on the job, and apply work ethics — Follow industry safety practices and procedures

Lessons are based on best-practice industry standards from NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation), and knowledgeable instructors have modern technical qualifications. Our classes include BAR-certified Level 1 and Level 2 training, which qualifies you to take the California state exam for your smog inspector license.

A normal day of classes includes time in a lecture setting and hands-on work in the shop. Work as part of a team, on actual cars scheduled for repair in a work setting that is like those in the automotive repair industry.

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Quick Service Inspection Technician

162 HOURS

13 HOURS PER WEEK

13 WEEKS

Skills: Inspect vehicles, prepare estimates, change fluids, and learn proper hazardous waste disposal. Make minor electrical repairs using hand, power and lifting tools.

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Service Advisor

300 HOURS

25 HOURS PER WEEK

13 WEEKS

Skills: Learn the overall role of the Service Advisor for both small and large independent garages and dealerships. The program covers customer service and communication skills, writing repair orders, estimating parts and labor costs. Also gain a basic understanding of vehicle systems, functions, service requirements and parts including original equipment manufacturing and aftermarket parts identification.

Classes are held at the Educational Cultural Complex Monday through Thursday. Orientations and pre-registration required prior to enrollment.

Requires completion of two courses:

AUTO 508 Service Advisor I
AUTO 508A Service Advisor II

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