Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Pasadena City College, a public institution in Pasadena, CA, offers a 2-to-4-year certificate in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. This extended program provides comprehensive training in automotive systems, diagnostics, engine repair, and modern vehicle technology applicable to professional service environments.

The program is classified under CIP code 47.0604 in the vehicle maintenance and repair technologies field. Pasadena City College also offers a 1-to-2-year Automotive Mechanics Technology certificate for students seeking a faster pathway, along with related programs in Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician (at both certificate levels), Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. The 2-to-4-year certificate is designed for students seeking a thorough technical grounding in automotive service.