American River College offers a wide variety of programs to appeal to a diverse group of students. Our Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Technology and Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology programs are a combination of classroom and hands-on shop experiences that prepare students for careers in all phases of the transportation industry. Students are trained in the use of workshop manuals in traditional and computerized formats, hand-held meters and scanners and special shop tools including power and hand tools.
Highlights include:
- Hands-on Technical Training for the transportation industry.
- Degrees and Certificates.
- NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) certified in brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, suspension and steering, automatic transmission/transaxle, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, manual drive trains and axles.
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified instructors and programs.
- I-Car (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) certified for automotive collision technology.
- Students may take courses in 5 week, 8 week or 16 week formats.
- 5-week courses begin 3 times during the semester.
- Small class size ensures individual attention and access to specialized equipment.
- Preparation for ASE and State Smog Certification (Emissions Control) exams.
Degrees and Certificates
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Sacramento County Office of Education