Automotive Basic

Certificate of Completion - Noncredit
2022-2023

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About the Program

The Automotive Technology Department at Las Positas College offers tuition-free, non-credit courses and two certificate programs designed to provide students with the skills needed to secure employment and/or workplace advancement in the industry. Students in the Las Positas Noncredit Automotive Technology program work side by side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility. 

About the Certificate

The Automotive Basic Certificate of Completion can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as entry-level technicians. This program focuses on basics of the automobile. Students work side-byside and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include, Introductory Automotive Technician, and Automotive Parts Personnel.

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Automotive Basic, students are able to diagnose basic engine mechanical issues.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Automotive Basic, students are able to measure engine components and compare to specifications.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Automotive Basic, students are able to tear down, inspect and reassemble engines.

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Required Core: (360 Hours) Units

Course	Hours
NAUT INTR (Automotive Service and Introduction)	144
NAUT LABA (Automotive Lab)	108
NAUT LABB (Automotive Lab Advanced)	108

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Hours	360

Updated: July 2022