Auto Tech Highlights
Fall 2024 Schedule
Fall Classes
Registration Starts on July 22, 2024
- 50A and 50B, Introductory classes (under hood) →4 sections
- Available for free as noncredit (350A & 350B)
- 60, Electrical Systems →2 sections
- Available for free as noncredit (360)
- 60A and 60B, Schematics & Electronics
- Available for free as noncredit (360A & 360B)
- 60F and 60G, No Start & Scan Tool Diagnosis
- Available for free as noncredit (360F & 360G)
- 61A and 61B, Brakes & ABS
- Available for free as noncredit (361A & 361B)
- 63A, Manual Drive Train
- Available for free as noncredit (363A)
Summer 2024 Schedule
- Summer registration begins on May 13, 2024
- Summer classes begin on July 1, 2024
Preview of classes:
- 50A and 50B, Introductory classes (under hood)
- Available for free as noncredit (350A & 350B)
- 66, Automotive Air Conditioning
- 60K, Body Electrical
- Available for free as noncredit (360K)
- 65P & 65W, Level 1 & 2 Smog Inspector
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- Available for free as noncredit (365P & 365W)
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Free Smog Classes
Free noncredit classes
Summer 2024
Smog Inspector - Level 1
Smog Inspector - Level 2
July 1, 2024 through August 23, 2024
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Starts at 6:00PM
Bachelor of Science: Automotive Technology Management
New Web Site Under Development, Coming Soon
Beginning Fall of 2025, the Auto Tech department will be offering the first classes toward a Baccalaureate Degree in Automotive Technology Management. Here are a few headlines:To be admitted
AS degree (or close) in automotive technology
Graduation requirements
- Complete AS degree auto tech
- Complete CalGETC GE pattern
- Complete Bachelor's Auto Classes
- Complete Bachelor's GE Classes
Classes
- Management Principles
- Professional Writing in the Workplace*
- Planning & Bus. Management
- Service Management
- Leadership Skills & Team Dynamics*
- Parts Management
- Fleet Management
- Human Resources
- Sales, Finance, & Leasing
- Ethics & Sustainability*
- Digital Marketing & Ecommerce
- Business Regulations & Law
*GE classes
Potential Entry-Level Management Jobs in the Industry
- Business Owner
- Service Management
- Parts Management
- Fleet Management
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Municipalities
Coming Soon
- Classes Start in Fall 2025
- Information meeting in Winter 2025
- Applications available early Spring 2025
Contact
Dave Capitolo
(408) 864-8312
capitolodave@fhda.edu
High School Students
Are you a current high school student? Want to enroll in introductory auto tech classes before graduation? The process starts here
Repeat Most Classes as Noncredit for FREE!
All of our introductory and evening courses are now available with a noncredit option, tuition-free!
Benefits include:
- Pathways for students who have never attended college
- Great way to "try out" a class without the cost of tuition
- Great way to get started with a new hobby
- Earn noncredit certificates
Easy registration tips
Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
Learn about an exciting new career pathway that combines courses in Auto Tech and Computer Information Systems to prepare for jobs in this rapidly growing field!Introductory Classes
We have classes to help you explore the world of auto tech and prepare for entry into the full-time program. No prior instruction or work experience is required.
Daytime Program
We offer certificates and degrees in three major subject areas for full-time students.
Evening Program
We offer certificates and degrees in four major subject areas for evening students, including apprentices and technicians.
Hybrids and Plug-In Vehicles
We offer evening classes and the chance to work hands-on with a variety of hybrid and plug-in vehicles from Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan and Toyota.
Smog Inspector or Technician
We have courses to help you qualify as a smog inspector or technician.
Upcoming Schedules
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