Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Pathway
Welcome! This pathway includes programs for:
Automotive Technology and Welding Technology
Meet Your Success Team
Here at Las Positas College, we are committed to supporting the achievement of your academic and career goals! Contact any of us with your pathway questions.
Degree & Certificate Maps
Degrees
High Unit Certificates
- Automotive Alternative Fuels/Hybrid Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Chassis
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Drivability
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Light Duty Diesel
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Master
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Mechanical
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Smog Technician
Certificate of Achievement - Welding Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Low Unit or Noncredit Certificates
- Automotive Advanced Smog Technician
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Basic
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Chassis
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Mechanical
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Smog
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Summer Camp
Certificate of Completion - Concepts of Automotive Body Systems
Certificate of Completion - Concepts of Automotive Chassis
Certificate of Completion - Concepts of Automotive Know How
Certificate of Completion - Concepts of Automotive Mechanical
Certificate of Completion - Concepts of Automotive Powertrain
Certificate of Completion - Drone Photography, Mapping, and Piloting
Certificate of Completion
Additional Resources
- Meet with a Counselor! Counselors are available to assist current and prospective students in identifying, clarifying, and reaching their educational and career goals.
- LPC's DegreeWorks View your Student Education Plan, confirm completed courses and which courses remain to meet your educational goal. Click here for more information.
- Assist.org View which credits earned at one California college or university can be transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California's colleges and universities, providing the most accurate and up-to-date information about student transfer.
My Pathway Checklist
My Pathway Checklist | (Printable PDF)
- Apply to LPC and complete the Steps to Success
- Login to Class-Web with your Student ID (W#) to:
- Complete your orientation.
- Take assessments.
- Create a personalized first semester plan with your Pathway Counselor.
- Register/Enroll in your classes.
- Pay your fees.
- Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA or Dream Act Application).
- Purchase/Rent your textbook(s).
- Access Canvas.
- Use the cost of college calculator to estimate the real cost of attending Las Positas College.
- Explore your Academic & Career Pathway.
- Meet your student success team.
- View course sequencing and discover student supports.
- Undecided on your major/career? There is a pathway for you!
- Take a career assessment in Career Coach and create a profile to discuss your options with your Pathway counselor.
- Make an appointment with your Pathway Counselor to create a comprehensive Student Educational Plan (SEP).
- Talk to your Financial Aid advisor to understand your Las Positas College Financial Aid package.
- Tour the Tutorial Center.
- Create a profile for the LPC job and internship board (Handshake).
- Schedule an appointment at the Career Center (Building 1600) to research and prepare for your career.
- Visit the Transfer Center (Building 1600) to research transfer schools and the transfer process.
- Apply for Financial Aid (due March 2nd) - (FAFSA or Dream Act Application).
- Join a student club or LPC's Student Government.
- Meet with your Pathway Counselor to confirm your major, learn about transfer, and Transfer Admission Guarantees.
- Build a resume on Career Coach.
- Create a LinkedIn profile.
- Add transfer tasks to your calendar.
- Schedule tours with colleges you are interested in transferring to in-person or virtually (CSU/UC).
- Apply for transfer (UC / CSU Applications 10/1 - 11/30).
- Research and apply for internships/jobs on the LPC job and internship board (Handshake) and visit the Career Center & Transfer Center (Building 1600).
- Apply for Graduation in the beginning of the semester (if you’re obtaining an Associate’s degree/certificate).
- Apply for Financial Aid (due March 2nd) - (FAFSA or Dream Act Application).
- Meet with a Financial Aid advisor to plan for college after transfer.
- Complete scholarship applications (due in March).
- Apply for Graduation.
- Sign up to attend Commencement ceremony.
- Let LPC know where you are going after graduation/transfer and become part of our Alumni Network!
Explore Intro Courses
Want to start exploring subjects in this area? Here are some great introductory courses you can start taking now!
List of Introductory Courses in the Pathway
List of Career Exploration and College Preparedness Courses
Interested in Transferring to a 4-Year? Research shows that students are more likely to transfer when they complete transfer-level Math and English in their first year.
English transfer-level course and support options
Math transfer-level course options based on areas of interest and learning modes and support options
Important Dates for University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Transfer Students
Career Spotlight
Visit Career Coach to take a free career assessment, and search for salary and career information.
Save your results to discuss with an LPC Counselor!
Visit LPC Job & Internship Board (Handshake) to create a free LPC account! Students may search for jobs and internships, RSVP to Career Center events and workshops on campus, and share their resumes with employers recruiting from LPC.