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Automotive Services Technician

Auto shop at Adelante High School

Program Description

Launching this Fall at Adelante High School and open for enrollment to ALL Juniors and Seniors in RJUHSD.  

Almost nothing built or grown in California can reach a marketplace without transport of some kind. People use transportation to get to work, school, medical appointments, shopping, recreation, places of worship, and home again. California’s Advanced Transportation sector is already generating more than 47,000 to 65,000 jobs and continues to show signs of growth.

This will be Dual Enrollment with Sierra College and fully articulated with American River College depending on where the student wants to attend.

Class location: Adelante HS

Sequence of Classes

Intro Course - Automotive Services 1 (Dual Enrollment)

Sierra College Basic Automotive Services Repair (Auto 100)

(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)

This course presents the introductory automotive technical skills used by entry-level service technicians. Course content includes; vehicle operation, tool usage, practical measuring skills, fasteners, electrical meter usage, common automotive services and problem-solving techniques. Class projects are performed in an automotive shop environment to provide hands-on experience with common industry tools and equipment. Emphasis is placed on basic shop service operations which meet Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE) maintenance and light repair standards. This course will help the student prepare for the ASE G1 service exam.

Concentrator Course - Automotive Services 2 (Dual Enrollment)

Sierra College Basic Automotive Services Repair (Auto 140)

(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)

This course covers basic automotive component diagnosis, service and repair for major vehicle systems including: brakes, suspension, heating, air conditioning, electrical, engines and transmissions. Shop activities are designed to further develop skill, speed, and experience capabilities of automotive majors to meet industry diagnostic and repair performance expectations. Emphasis is placed on shop service operations which meet Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE) maintenance and light repair standards. This course will help the student prepare for the ASE G1 service exam.

Capstone Course - Advanced Automotive Seminar and Pre-Apprenticeship

(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)

This course will deepen the technician’s readiness for ASE Maintenance and Light Repair certification along with placing the student in a local automotive shop as a student intern.  On the job learning will be supervised by a mentor/sponsor who will assign meaningful job tasks that support students in acquiring employability skills such as teamwork, written communication, problem solving, flexibility, initiative, and reliability.  Students will acquire sufficient knowledge and skills for entry into paid high quality automotive apprenticeship or an entry level job with advancement potential in the automotive service industry.

Program Outcomes

  • Hands-on training in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing essential vehicle systems using industry-standard tools and procedures.

  • Preparation for the ASE G1 Maintenance and Light Repair Certification Exam, a recognized credential in the automotive industry.

  • Real-world work experience through a supervised internship at a local automotive shop, building employability and technical skills.

Career Opportunities

  • General Automotive Technicians
  • Tire Repair Technician
  • Supervisors, Installers, Repairers
  • Bus/Truck/Diesel Engine Specialists
  • Aviation Mechanics
  • Locomotive and High Speed Rail
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Hybrid/EV Technician