NON-Credit Automotive

The Automotive Department at Las Positas College offers short-term, tuition-free, noncredit courses and a skills program designed to provide students both educational and vocational opportunities. A certificate will not only validate participation in the program, but it will also enhance the opportunities to secure gainful entry-level employment. The program is open to all.

Non-Credit Automotive classes are perfect for someone curious about a career in the automotive field or a person who wants to learn about their automobile. Continuing Education classes, also known as “noncredit,” are financially supported by California and are offered tuition-free. Continuing Education classes are designed to provide students with a high-quality learning experience. Although classes are tuition-free, students will be expected to purchase PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety glasses and textbooks.

There are two types of non-credit classes/certificates.

Classes that mirror our AUTO classes are lecture and laboratory/hands-on based. In these classes, a student will experience not only theory but also application in a hands-on setting.
Classes that are lecture-based only. These classes are theory-based only. A student will be with others in the same lecture as the hands-on classes but without the laboratory time. These classes and certificates are named "Concepts of".

Non-Credit classes: Lecture and Hands-on

NAUT INTR - AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND INTRODUCTION

Bumper-to-Bumper Automotive Knowledge. Starting with hazardous waste handling, tool identification, maintenance and lubrication, moving into engine mechanical, emissions controls, suspension systems, air conditioning, airbags and safety, transmissions, axles, and finishing off with the future of the automotive industry. This is an introductory class for people who want to know more about their vehicle or who are planning an automotive career.

NAUT LABA - AUTOMOTIVE LAB

Automotive Lab is an open laboratory class for basic automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using their own vehicle. Instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in completion of their self initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research.

NAUT LABB - AUTOMOTIVE LAB ADVANCED

Automotive Lab Advanced is an open laboratory class for advanced automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using their own vehicle. Instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in completion of their self initiated projects. Students are expected to help others in class and be able to work without guidance. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Class is recommended for second year students only.

NAUT SDR - SPECIFIED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR

This is a Bureau of Automotive Repair approved alternative to the ASE A6, A8 and L1 certification required for obtaining and maintaining smog technician licenses. This course will follow BAR guidelines for smog license prep. Student may or may not qualify for license exam after taking this class. For more information see www.smogcheck.ca.gov

NAUT L1L2 - SMOG LEVEL ONE AND LEVEL TWO

This course includes classes/modules the State of California's requires for a student/automotive technician to be prepared to take their Smog License Test. This class will include Level One and Level Two smog training only. At the end of the class students may or may not qualify for either EI or EO smog license. See www.smogcheck.ca.gov for more information.

NAUT ASMC - AUTOMOTIVE SUMMER CAMP
Have you ever wanted to know more about your car but do not have time to take an 18-week course? Have you ever wanted to change your own oil? Learn what the cryptic code on the tire means? Learn general knowledge about cars? This
is the class for you! From maintenance to oil changes to tires to smog to hybrids to jump starting. Speaking of jump starting, let's start! There is a lab section that follows the lecture section for students to gain hands-on experience.

NAUT ASCL - AUTOMOTIVE SUMMER CAMP HANDS ON
This is the hands-on lab section of the Automotive Summer Camp! To enroll in this class you must first be enrolled in Automotive Summer Camp (ASMC). Have you ever wanted to know more about your car but do not have time to take an
18-week course? Have you ever wanted to change your own oil? Learn what the cryptic code on the tire means? Learn general knowledge about cars? This is the class for you! From maintenance to oil changes to tires to smog to hybrids to
jump starting. Speaking of jump starting, let's start!

NAUT A1 - ENGINE REPAIR

An in depth study of engines: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. A study of the above mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. This class’ emphasis is on engines. Students are
encouraged to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently

NAUT A2 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE

An in depth study of engine, transmission, transaxles: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. An in-depth study of the above mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. Students are encouraged to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently

NAUT A3 - MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES

An in-depth study of rear axle, front axle, and transfer cases: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. Including theory, teardown, qualifying, and rebuilding. Students are encouraged to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently.

NAUT A4 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Diagnosis, evaluation, testing, adjustment, alignment and repair of steering and suspension systems. Including all common automotive steering and suspension systems both car and truck. Future systems will also be covered. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently.

NAUT A5 - BRAKES

Diagnosis, evaluation, inspection, adjustment, and repair of braking, antilock braking systems, traction control and related devices. Class will involve California State law regarding brake and safety inspections. Includes the material on the
California Brake Adjuster’s Licensing Examination. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently.

NAUT A6 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Automotive electrical/electronic systems, including electrical circuits, Ohm's Law, battery, starting, charging, ignition, fuel, accessories, brakes, chassis, suspension, steering, HVAC, and wiring systems. Emphasis on diagnosis of electrical
troubles, assembly, repair of components, and diagnostic equipment usage. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently.

NAUT A7 - AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Diagnosing, evaluation, testing, adjustment, and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Includes heat and energy, psychometrics, air flow, refrigerant recycling, equipment and controls. Student will be prepared to pass a nationally recognized HVAC certificate program, required by all California HVAC repair shops. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently.

NAUT A8 - ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Principals of automotive fuel induction, ignition and emission control systems, including inspection, diagnosis and repair of fuel and emission control systems/components governed by federal and state laws and standards. Electrical diagnosis of emission control systems. Relation of chassis and body systems to emissions. Students are strongly recommended to enroll in Automotive Lab concurrently.

Non-Credit Classes: Lecture Only/Concepts of

NAUT CINTR - CONCEPTS OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND INTRODUCTION

This class is lecture only and non-credit. Bumper-to-Bumper Automotive Knowledge. Starting with hazardous waste handling, tool identification, maintenance and lubrication, moving into engine mechanical, emissions controls, suspension systems, air conditioning, airbags and safety, transmissions, axles, and finishing off with the future of the automotive industry. This is an introductory class for people who want to know more about their vehicle.

NAUT CA1 - CONCEPTS OF ENGINE REPAIR
This class is lecture only and non-credit. An in depth study of engines: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. A study of the above mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. This class’ emphasis is on engines.

NAUT CA2 - CONCEPTS OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
This class is lecture only and non-credit. An in depth study of engine, transmission, transaxles: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. An in-depth study of the above mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding.

NAUT CA3 - CONCEPTS OF MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES
This class is lecture only and non-credit. An in-depth study of rear axle, front axle, and transfer cases: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. Including theory, teardown, qualifying, and rebuilding.

NAUT CA4 - CONCEPTS OF SUSPENSION AND STEERING
This class is lecture only and non-credit. Diagnosis, evaluation, testing, adjustment, alignment and repair of steering and suspension systems. Including all common automotive steering and suspension systems both car and truck. Futur systems will also be covered.

NAUT CA5 - CONCEPTS OF BRAKES
This class is lecture only and non-credit. Diagnosis, evaluation, inspection, adjustment, and repair of braking, antilock braking systems, traction control and related devices. Class will involve California State law regarding brake and safety
inspections. Includes the material on the California Brake Adjuster’s Licensing Examination.

NAUT CA6 - CONCEPTS OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
This class is lecture only and non-credit. Automotive electrical/electronic systems, including electrical circuits, Ohm's Law, battery, starting, charging, ignition, fuel, accessories, brakes, chassis, suspension, steering, HVAC, and wiring systems.
Emphasis on diagnosis of electrical troubles, assembly, repair of components, and diagnostic equipment usage.

NAUT CA7 - CONCEPTS OF AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
This class is lecture only and non-credit. Diagnosing, evaluation, testing, adjustment, and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Includes heat and energy, psychometrics, air flow, refrigerant recycling, equipment and controls. Student will be prepared to pass a nationally recognized HVAC certificate program, required by all California HVAC repair shops.

NAUT CA8 - CONCEPTS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE
This class is lecture only and non-credit. Principles of automotive fuel induction, ignition and emission control systems, including inspection, diagnosis and repair of fuel and emission control systems/components governed by federal and state
laws and standards. Electrical diagnosis of emission control systems. Relation of chassis and body systems to emissions.

NAUT CA9 - CONCEPTS OF LIGHT VEHICLE DIESEL ENGINES
This class is lecture only and non-credit. An in-depth study of diesel engines: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. A study of the above mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. Diesel engine performance including emissions, turbos, exhaust and intake systems. This class’s emphasis is on diesel engines and diesel engine performance/emissions.

Non-Credit Certificate: Lecture and Hands-on

Non-Credit Automotive Basic - Certificate of Completion

Non-Credit Automotive Basic - Certificate of Completion Guided Pathway

Non-Credit Automotive Smog - Certificate of Completion

Non-Credit Automotive Smog - Certificate of Completion Guided Pathway

Automotive Summer Camp - Certificate of Completion

Automotive Summer Camp - Certificate of Completion Guided Pathway

Automotive Advanced Smog Technician - Certificate of Completion

Automotive Advanced Smog Technician - Certificate of Completion Guided Pathway

Automotive Mechanical - Certificate of Completion

Automotive Mechanical - Certificate of Completion Guided Pathway

Automotive Chassis - Certificate of Completion