Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician is a certificate program offered at Golden West College, a public institution located in Huntington Beach, CA. This program provides students with the technical skills needed to diagnose, repair, and maintain gasoline and alternative-fuel vehicles, covering areas such as engine systems, brakes, electrical systems, and emissions.

The program is part of the automotive technology field under CIP code 47.0604. Golden West College also offers programs in Cosmetology, Drafting and Design Technology, and Registered Nursing, giving students a range of vocational options at the same campus. Students in the automotive mechanics certificate program can expect training that is relevant to employment in dealerships, independent repair shops, and fleet maintenance operations throughout the region.