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Las Positas College is an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students' transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning.

Automotive Smog Technician Associate of Science (AS)

About the Program

The Associate of Science in Automotive Smog Technician degree will 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.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include Teaching, Automotive Technician, Automotive Parts Personnel, Automotive Management, Shop Owners, and Automotive Performance Personnel

Program Outcomes

  • Upon completion of the AS in Automotive Smog Technician, students are able to apply for and take the California Smog test.
  • Upon completion of the AS in Automotive Smog Technician, students are able to diagnose advanced emission issues using five gas.
  • Upon completion of the AS in Automotive Smog Technician, students are able to diagnose high level engine mechanical issues using engine scanners.
  • Upon completion of the AS in Automotive Smog Technician, students should be able to diagnose high-level engine mechanical issues using engine scanners.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (42.5 Units)

Course Number Course Title Units
AUTO A1 Engine Repair 4
AUTO A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 4
AUTO A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles 4
AUTO A4 Suspension and Steering 4
AUTO A5 Brakes 4
AUTO A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems 5
AUTO A8 Engine Performance 5
AUTO LABA Automotive Lab 2
AUTO L1L2 Smog Level One and Level Two 5.5
AUTO SDR Specified Diagnostic and Repair 5

List A: Select One (4 Units)

Course Number Course Title Units
Option 1    
AUTO INTR Automotive Service and Introduction 4
Option 2    
AUTO INTL Automotive Service and Introduction Hands-On Lab 2
  and  
AUTO INTZ Automotive Service and Introduction Lecture 2

Total Units for the Major: 46.5

The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree, California State University General Education-Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units are degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.