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The Program

The Automotive Service Technician (AST) Certificate is the basic program which qualifies students to work at entry-level jobs in many mechanics shops. The Automotive Technician (AT) Certificate includes the AST Certificate plus additional classes and is for students who want to become licensed in the State of California.

Students who hope to manage a shop, own their own automotive-related business or just want to continue on to a four-year school in their futures should consider the AS degree which includes the AT Certificate plus General Education. Students with the AS degree will also have demonstrated a broader educational basis and writing ability that can give them an advantage for promotional opportunities in the future.

Automotive Drivability A CA - Certificate of Achievement

(18 or greater semester units)

The LPC Automotive Certificates can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Freshman Year

  • AUTO INTR Automotive Service and Introduction 4
  • AUTO A1 Engine Repair 4
  • AUTO A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems 5
  • AUTO A8 Engine Performance 5

Sophomore Year

  • AUTO LABA AUTOMOTIVE LAB 2
  • AUTO L1 Advanced Engine Performance 5
  • AUTO L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles 4

Total Units 29

Automotive Electronics Technology A.S. - Associates in Science Degree

The LPC Automotive Electronics Technology degree can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Freshman Year Units

  • AUTO A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems 5
  • AUTO A8 Engine Performance 5
  • AUTO A1 Engine Repair 4
  • AUTO A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 4
  • AUTO A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles 4

Sophomore Year Units

  • AUTO A4 Suspension and Steering 4
  • AUTO A5 Brakes 4
  • AUTO A7 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4
  • AUTO LABA AUTOMOTIVE LAB 2

Electives for Major

(Choose 1)

  • AUTO L1 Advanced Engine Performance 5 or
  • AUTO SDR Specified Diagnostic and Repair 5

Program Based GE

(Choose 1)

  • SPCH 1 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 or
  • SPCH 10 Interpersonal Communication 3

Total Units 60

Automotive Chassis A CA - Certificate of Achievement

(18 or greater semester units)

The LPC Automotive Certificate can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Freshman Year

  • AUTO INTR Automotive Service and Introduction 4
  • AUTO A4 Suspension and Steering 4
  • AUTO A5 Brakes 4
  • AUTO A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems 5

Sophomore Year

  • AUTO A7 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4
  • AUTO LABA AUTOMOTIVE LAB 2

Total Units 23

Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure

Use the link below to view Las Positas Community Colleges Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure for this program.

Contact Information

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