AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Emission Technician II - Major #8057B

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Satisfactory completion of this curriculum prepares the student for employment as an emission service technician level II.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Create a diagnostic path appropriate for a given system to industry standards.
  2. 2. Recommend an appropriate repair strategy for a given system to industry standards.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements

6.5 units

AUTOT 19
Work Experience Education

2 units
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
Students will be introduced to supervised employment extending the classroom based on occupational learning related to automotive technology. Collaborative learning objectives established specific to automotive technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Corequisite: AUTOT 50A
  2. Corequisite: AUTOT 50B
  3. Corequisite: ATGM 52
  4. Corequisite: AUTOT 52
  5. Corequisite: ATGM 54
  6. Corequisite: AUTOT 54
  7. Corequisite: MDHD 62
  8. Corequisite: MDHD 64
    1. CSU Transfer

      AUTOT 161A
      Level 1 - Engine and Emission Control Fundamentals

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
      This course is designed to prepare students for the Bureau of Automotive Repair Smog Check Licensing Exam. Level 1 Training provides students with basic knowledge of engine and emission controls needed to move forward with Level 2 Smog Procedures Training. Smog check rules and regulations covered in detail. Introduction to Smog Check Program inspection procedures and policies mandated by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Those who do not meet prerequisites/automotive experience are allowed to take this course but will not be certified as eligible to take the licensing examination. (A)
      Course Details:
      1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 52
      2. Prerequisite: AUTOT 53
      3. Prerequisite: AUTOT 161

            AUTOT 161B
            Level 2 - Smog Check Procedures Training

            1.5 units
            Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
            This course is designed to prepare students/technicians for the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Enhanced Area emission testing procedures and guidelines. This training provides students the procedural knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who complete and pass this training will have met the Bureau's training requirements to qualify to take the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. Introduction to on-vehicle diagnosing and repair mandated by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Those who do not meet the prerequisite are allowed to take this course but will not be certified as eligible to take the (BAR) licensing examination. (A)
            Course Details:
            1. Prerequisite: AUTOT 161A
                  Total: 6.5 units